Yoshinobu Yamamoto leads Dodgers past Yankees in doubleheader opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
On July 19, 2026, at Yankee Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out seven. The Dodgers broke the game open with a five-run eighth inning after leading 3-1 through seven. Cam Schlittler struggled on the mound for the Yankees, lasting only 4 1/3 innings and allowing three runs before being chased in the eighth.
- •Yamamoto pitched a complete game, striking out seven batters.
- •Dodgers scored five runs in the eighth inning.
- •Schlittler allowed three runs and couldn't finish the fifth.
- •Yankees' Grisham hit a solo home run in the fourth.
- •Next game of the doubleheader is scheduled for 4:20 p.m. PT.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws complete game to lead Dodgers past Yankees in first game of doubleheader
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers outclass Yankees in doubleheader opener, Yoshinobu Yamamoto spins complete game
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers rout Yankees in first half of split doubleheader
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Yamamoto Gem Leads Dodgers to Series Win in First Leg of Doubleheader
"Yamamato threw two complete games in the playoffs en route to World Series MVP honors, but Sunday's was the first of his career in the regular season.
"Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled a complete game to help the Dodgers on their way to a series win in Yankee Stadium.
"Yamamoto cruised in complete game, LA chased Schlittler, poured on late to break open close game
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:49 PMYoshinobu Yamamoto throws complete game to lead Dodgers past Yankees in first game of doubleheader
Yamamato threw two complete games in the playoffs en route to World Series MVP honors, but Sunday's was the first of his career in the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:54 PMDodgers outclass Yankees in doubleheader opener, Yoshinobu Yamamoto spins complete game
The Dodgers ace went the distance while their offense capitalized on mistakes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:45 PMDodgers rout Yankees in first half of split doubleheader
Yamamoto cruised in complete game, LA chased Schlittler, poured on late to break open close game
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:41 PMYamamoto Gem Leads Dodgers to Series Win in First Leg of Doubleheader
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled a complete game to help the Dodgers on their way to a series win in Yankee Stadium.
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