Dodgers' Dave Roberts discusses early exit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in NLCS Game 2
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Last updated Oct 13, 2026
In Game 2 of the NLCS against the Brewers, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed Yoshinobu Yamamoto's early exit after a two-run shot by Christian Yelich. Yamamoto pitched 2 ⅔ innings, allowing three runs and struggling with his command, as highlighted by a lengthy at-bat against Jake Bauers. After the Dodgers tied the game with a two-run fifth inning, Roberts turned to a mix of relievers to stem the Brewers' offense. The game remains ongoing as both teams seek the advantage in the series.
- •Yamamoto exits the game after 2 ⅔ innings and three runs allowed.
- •Roberts cited a need to stop the damage after Yelich's hit.
- •Dodgers tied the game in the fifth inning with two runs.
- •Roberts utilized multiple relievers to manage the Brewers' lineup.
- •Game 2 of the NLCS is currently in progress.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Dave Roberts breaks down Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s early exit from NLCS Game 2
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts reveals shocking decision to pull Yamamoto
"Manager Dave Roberts sent Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound for Game 2 of the NLCS in Milwaukee, and his starter got knocked out after a two-run shot from Christian Yelich . The Dodgers aren’t looking like their usual dominant selves so far and Roberts has gotten his fair share of the blame . Roberts spoke to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports during Game 2 […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts breaks down Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s early exit from NLCS Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Immediately after Dave Roberts decided to pull reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto from Game 2 of the NLCS, he explained his reasoning. “For me, I felt we had to...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 12:12 AMDodgers’ Dave Roberts breaks down Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s early exit from NLCS Game 2
Manager Dave Roberts sent Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound for Game 2 of the NLCS in Milwaukee, and his starter got knocked out after a two-run shot from Christian Yelich . The Dodgers aren’t looking like their usual dominant selves so far and Roberts has gotten his fair share of the blame . Roberts spoke to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports during Game 2 […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts breaks down Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s early exit from NLCS Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 11:35 PMDave Roberts reveals shocking decision to pull Yamamoto
Immediately after Dave Roberts decided to pull reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto from Game 2 of the NLCS, he explained his reasoning. “For me, I felt we had to...
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