Yoshinobu Yamamoto named Game 2 starter for NLCS

Follows 10-strikeout outing in division round.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 2 of the NLCS. https://t.co/1mXJxtCpv5 Via @Dodgers on X

What happened: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been announced as the starting pitcher for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. He slots into the rotation behind Tarik Skubal, who will open the series in Game 1.

Why it matters: The assignment executes postseason rotation plans established earlier this month. He carries significant momentum into the matchup after a deep and effective outing in his last appearance.

By the numbers: The right-hander struck out 10 batters and allowed one run over seven innings during his Game 3 division series start. The performance marked his first career postseason game with double-digit strikeouts.

What to watch: The championship series begins Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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@Dodgers 2026-10-09T23:50:27.470581+00:00

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