Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines for Dodgers in Game 3 against Braves
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a standout performance for the Dodgers in Game 3 against the Braves, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing only 1 earned run, and striking out 10 batters. This outing marked Yamamoto's continued excellence in postseason play, reinforcing his status as one of the top playoff pitchers in baseball history. The victory in this game adds to his remarkable playoff record, improving his ERA to 2.25 with 48 strikeouts over 56.0 innings in postseason action. The Dodgers have relied heavily on Yamamoto, who previously earned World Series MVP honors in 2025, as they pursue another title in the current playoffs.
- •Yamamoto pitched 7.0 innings with 10 strikeouts and 1 earned run.
- •He has a 2.25 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 56.0 postseason innings.
- •This win continues his streak of postseason appearances with wins while allowing 1 run or fewer.
- •Yamamoto earned World Series MVP honors in 2025.
- •The Dodgers aim for another title in the current playoff series.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kinds of history with Game 3 gem vs. Braves
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Yoshinobu Yamamoto playoff history: Dodgers ace writes new chapter in postseason lore with Game 3 gem vs. Braves
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are a win away from returning to the National League Championship Series after passing another test against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a gem, Los Angeles defeated Atlanta in Game 3 of the NL Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta, 3-1, as the reigning World Series champs gain a 2-1 […] The post Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kinds of history with Game 3 gem vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Yamamoto is one of baseball's greatest-ever playoff pitchers. He proved as much on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:12 AMDodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kinds of history with Game 3 gem vs. Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a win away from returning to the National League Championship Series after passing another test against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a gem, Los Angeles defeated Atlanta in Game 3 of the NL Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta, 3-1, as the reigning World Series champs gain a 2-1 […] The post Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kinds of history with Game 3 gem vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:03 AMYoshinobu Yamamoto playoff history: Dodgers ace writes new chapter in postseason lore with Game 3 gem vs. Braves
Yamamoto is one of baseball's greatest-ever playoff pitchers. He proved as much on Tuesday night.
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