Dodgers Win in Extra Innings After Yamamoto Pitches Well but Misses Career-High Win
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Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he missed the chance to earn his 13th win of the season, which would have been a career-high in the United States.
Yamamoto threw 107 pitches and allowed only two runs before leaving the game partway through the seventh inning. His performance was seen as one of his best of the season.
However, the Dodgers' bullpen could not protect the lead. In the eighth inning, relief pitcher Hart gave up a two-run home run, allowing the opposing team to tie the score.
This costly moment meant Yamamoto lost his chance at the win, even though he had pitched so effectively. Fans at the home stadium reacted with boos, showing their frustration with the result.
Despite the setback, the Dodgers did not lose the game. They won it in extra innings with a dramatic walk-off victory, extending their winning streak to four games in a row.
The team has now remained unbeaten in extra-inning games this season, a mark of their resilience late in games.
Star player Shohei Ohtani also contributed to the win. He recorded one hit and stole one base during the game. Teammate Edman also came through with an important hit that helped the Dodgers score.
The manager, Dave Roberts, reportedly reacted with surprise at the way the eighth inning unfolded, according to the report. There was also discussion about pitcher usage and who should have been used in that key moment, with some suggesting a pitcher named Enriquez may have been a better option in a save situation.
Vocabulary9 words
- pitches
- throws of the ball by a pitcher
- runs
- points scored in baseball
- inning
- one part of a baseball game
- bullpen
- the group of relief pitchers on a team
- relief pitcher
- a pitcher who comes in after the starter
- home run
- a hit that scores a point immediately
- boos
- sounds fans make to show anger
- extra innings
- extra parts of the game played when the score is tied
- walk-off
- a win that ends the game right away with the final play
Quiz
Answer key
1. He lost it after a late home run allowed by another pitcher 2. They won with a walk-off hit in extra innings 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong outing, but he missed the chance to earn his _____ win of the season.
Yamamoto threw 107 _____ and allowed only two _____ before leaving the game partway through the seventh _____.
In the eighth inning, relief pitcher _____ gave up a two-run _____, allowing the opposing team to tie the score.
Fans at the home stadium reacted with _____, showing their frustration.
The Dodgers won the game in _____ innings with a dramatic _____ victory.
Star player Shohei _____ also contributed, recording one hit and stealing one base.