Yoshinobu Yamamoto matches Gregg Maddux with dominant performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired the last 22 batters in the Dodgers' 9-2 victory over the Angels on June 6. This performance not only helped secure the win but also placed Yamamoto alongside Gregg Maddux for a rare achievement, as both pitchers have retired the final 20 batters three times in the last 50 years. Yamamoto threw eight innings, allowing only two hits and one earned run while striking out four. The Dodgers' offense provided ample support, enabling Yamamoto to showcase his control and precision on the mound.
- •Dodgers win 9-2 against Angels on June 6
- •Yamamoto retired final 22 batters faced
- •Yamamoto matched Maddux's historic feat
- •Threw eight innings with two hits allowed
- •Struck out four while throwing 93 pitches
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Yoshinobu Yamamoto matches Gregg Maddux’s historic feat in Dodgers win over the Angels
"Yoshinobu Yamamoto did more than just pitch during the Dodgers’ 9-2 win over the Angels, he put his name alongside a rare Gregg Maddux achievement with another display of ruthless control. While the Dodgers’ bats did most of the damage, Yamamoto’s performance stood out for its historic significance.
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