Los Angeles’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto comments on concluding a 24-year gap with another impressive showing in the playoffs, originally appearing in The Sporting News. Include The Sporting News as a Desired Source by selecting here.
In the 2001 postseason, Curt Schilling achieved the feat of throwing three consecutive complete games. Twenty-four years passed without a pitcher replicating such an achievement. This past Saturday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto ended that stretch by pitching consecutive complete games in the postseason.
During the NLCS game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Yamamoto pitched nine innings, surrendering only one earned run from three hits and allowing one walk, while also achieving seven strikeouts. He displayed a similar performance in World Series Game 2 against the Toronto Blue Jays, recording eight strikeouts and allowing just one earned run from four hits with no walks.
After the game concluded, Yamamoto was questioned regarding his feelings about being the individual who broke the consecutive complete games drought.
“I am extremely happy, and my desire is to repeat this performance and contribute positively to the team,” Yamamoto stated.
In addition, Yamamoto represents the first Dodgers pitcher to accomplish this milestone since Orel Hershiser in 1988.
Yoshinobu Yamamato analyzes his exceptional performance
During the postgame interview, Yoshinobu Yamamoto acknowledged that his control was not optimal. The Dodgers’ premier pitcher struck George Springer on the wrist, prior to Springer scoring on Alejandro Kirk’s sac-fly in the third inning.
“Initially, during the first inning, I felt some unnecessary tightness, but I made the necessary adjustments and then was able to effectively execute my pitches,” Yamamoto stated. “I began to feel more warmed up and subsequently found my rhythm.”
The signee, acquired for 12 years at $325 million, is proving his reliability for the Dodgers this season. With him pitching, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts essentially watches as Yamamoto frustrates opposing teams.
Throughout this postseason, Yamamoto has already pitched 28.2 innings, achieving a 3-1 record with a 1.57 ERA and 26 strikeouts in four appearances.
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