Yoshinobu Yamamoto nears perfect game as Dodgers split road series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly achieved a perfect game on June 13, 2026, for the Dodgers against the White Sox, entering the ninth inning without allowing a hit before giving up a home run. The Dodgers finished their road trip with a 3-3 record, taking two of three from the Pirates but losing two of three to the White Sox, despite averaging over six runs per game during the trip. The team's inconsistency on the mound has hampered their potential for a winning streak as they have alternated wins and losses over their last eight contests. Next up, the Dodgers aim to address their pitching issues as they prepare for upcoming matchups.
- •Yamamoto took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the White Sox.
- •Dodgers averaged over six runs per game during the recent road trip.
- •Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games.
- •Freddie Freeman reached his 2,500th career hit last week.
- •Dodgers are looking to improve their pitching as they move forward.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Yoshinobu Yamamoto flirts with perfection on so-so Dodgers road trip
"The Dodgers broke even on the road last week, taking two of three games against the Pirates in Pittsburgh before losing two of three to the first-place White Sox in Chicago. The offense was more productive than usual on the road trip, averaging over six runs per game, but the big inning has been the […]
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