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Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws eight strong innings for Dodgers against Angels

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:08 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws eight strong innings for Dodgers against Angels

Summary

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a season-high eight innings for the Dodgers in their game against the Angels on June 6, 2026. Despite not matching Roki Sasaki's 10 strikeouts in the previous game, Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters while benefitting from a solid lead. Andy Pages contributed significantly with a two-run home run that put the Dodgers ahead. Will Smith missed the game due to neck stiffness but is expected to return for the series finale. The Dodgers aim to maintain their pitching dominance as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Yamamoto posts a 0.99 ERA over his last four starts.
•Pages' home run provided crucial run support for Yamamoto.
•Will Smith is expected to return for the next game.
•Dodgers pitching has been consistently strong this week.
•The game occurred at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Andy Pages, Will Smith

What they're saying

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The Dodgers starting pitching has been nearly unhittable this week, and the trend continued on Saturday with Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossing a season-high eight innings against the Angels. Although Yamamoto couldn’t compare to Roki Sasaki’s 10 strikeouts from the game before, Yamamoto retired 22 hitters in a row and had a comfortable eight-run lead to work […]
— Yahoo Sports

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