Yamamoto shines as Dodgers overpower Phillies 9-1 at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance, throwing 5⅓ scoreless innings while striking out 10 batters. Ryan Ward hit his first career home run, contributing to a dominant game for the Dodgers, who have now won 14 of their last 17 matches. With this victory, the Dodgers have secured their fifth consecutive series win and increased their lead in the National League West to 5½ games.
- •Dodgers improve to 38-21 with the victory over the Phillies
- •Yamamoto recorded 10 strikeouts, his season best, with a 2.86 ERA
- •Ryan Ward hit his first major league home run at Dodger Stadium
- •Kyle Tucker had a breakout game with two hits and an RBI
- •Dodgers have won 14 of their last 17 games
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Yamamoto dominates, Ward hits first career homer as Dodgers beat Phillies
"LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers continue to look every bit like a club finding its stride.
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