Dodgers fans select Yoshinobu Yamamoto as NLDS MVP over Max Muncy

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Dodgers fans select Yoshinobu Yamamoto as NLDS MVP over Max Muncy
Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the MVP of the NLDS by fans after the team’s victory over the Atlanta Braves. In a poll conducted by Dodgers Nation, Yamamoto received nearly 68% of the votes, outperforming Max Muncy, who garnered just under 20%. Yamamoto's standout performance in Game 3, where he struck out 10 batters, was key to the Dodgers' advancement to the National League Championship Series. Muncy, despite his strong showing with three home runs in the series, finished second in the fan voting. The Dodgers’ next games are in the Championship Series next week.

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  • •Dodgers advance to NL Championship Series after defeating Braves.
  • •Yoshinobu Yamamoto leads fan voting for NLDS MVP.
  • •Yamamoto struck out 10 batters in a critical Game 3 outing.
  • •Max Muncy hit three home runs in the series.
  • •Next games for the Dodgers are scheduled for next week.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Max Muncy? Find out who Dodgers fans overwhelmingly voted as the NLDS MVP after LA's massive series win over Atlanta.

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