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Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto compared to Dodgers greats

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto compared to Dodgers greats

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are being compared to Hall of Famers Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax after their recent performances. Skubal made his Dodgers debut, throwing six innings with six strikeouts despite receiving a loss. He holds a 2.81 ERA this season over 17 starts, while Yamamoto has a 2.76 ERA with 121 strikeouts. The comparisons arise amid conversations about the potential for this duo to lead the Dodgers to a third consecutive World Series title. Former stars Drysdale and Koufax remain iconic figures in Dodgers history.

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•Skubal's Dodgers debut included six innings pitched and six strikeouts.
•Yamamoto's season includes 121 strikeouts over 133.2 innings.
•Comparisons to Drysdale and Koufax highlight their potential impact.
•Dodgers aim for a third consecutive World Series title.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal are already being compared to all-time Dodgers greats.
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Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:37 PM
Skubal, Yamamoto Draw Comparisons to Dodgers Hall of Famers
Los Angeles Dodgers starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal are already being compared to all-time Dodgers greats.

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