Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches scoreless innings to halt Dodgers' losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.2 scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 8, 2026, helping the team to a 2-1 victory in 10 innings. This performance was notable as Yamamoto lost eight pounds due to illness shortly before the game. His strong outing prevented further damage and provided a foundation for the offense to secure the win, ending the Dodgers' seven-game losing streak. Despite the weight loss, Yamamoto showed resilience, lowering his ERA from 2.76 to 2.65 while improving his record to 11-7 this season.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed three hits and three walks while striking out six.
- •The Dodgers' victory ended a seven-game losing streak.
- •Kyle Tucker and Shohei Ohtani contributed to the win with timely runs.
- •Yamamoto's ERA is now 2.65, with 127 strikeouts this season.
- •He did not miss a start despite his recent illness.
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"Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost roughly eight pounds during an illness, then threw 5.2 scoreless innings to help the Dodgers end a seven-game skid. The post Dodgers’ $325 Million Ace Overcomes 8-Pound Weight Loss to End Skid appeared first on HEAVY.
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