Dodgers' Japanese pitchers set MLB mark with shutout streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are making history with a starting rotation featuring three Japanese-born pitchers. Roki Sasaki's recent performance against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night added to a record streak of 18.1 shutout innings. This achievement began with Yoshinobu Yamamoto's scoreless outing last Sunday and was followed by Shohei Ohtani's six shutout innings. Sasaki's outing marked his first scoreless start in 18 MLB appearances, showcasing his growth as a pitcher. Yamamoto is scheduled to start Saturday against the Angels, looking to extend the streak further.
- •Roki Sasaki throws seven shutout innings against the Angels.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto's scoreless outing started the streak last Sunday.
- •Shohei Ohtani added six shutout innings on Wednesday.
- •Sasaki's recent performance is a turnaround from earlier struggles.
- •Yamamoto is set to pitch Saturday evening.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Japanese-born starting trio establishes unique MLB mark
"With Roki Sasaki establishing himself in his past four starts, Los Angeles' pitching staff remains internationally celebrated.
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