Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps Dodgers despite illness against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 8, continued to perform effectively despite dealing with an illness. After losing eight pounds, Yamamoto managed to pitch 5.2 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and three walks, contributing to the Dodgers’ efforts against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This outing comes after an illness delayed his previous start. Following the game, he remained in Los Angeles instead of traveling for the Cubs series. Yamamoto expressed confidence in his recovery, stating he felt fine during his preparation despite recent challenges.
- •Yamamoto pitched 5.2 innings against the Diamondbacks on August 8.
- •He allowed three hits, three walks, and recorded six strikeouts.
- •Yamamoto lost eight pounds due to illness prior to his start.
- •He remained in Los Angeles after the game instead of traveling to Chicago.
- •Yamamoto expressed confidence in his health and preparation for upcoming games.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Yoshinobu Yamamoto Refused to Let Illness Stop Him From Helping Dodgers
"Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered for the team again on August 8th, as he seems to do nearly every time, despite battling an illness.
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