Yamamoto leads Dodgers past Braves, lowers MLB-best ERA to 0.90

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has quickly established himself as the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace, delivering dominant performances amid a rotation plagued by injuries. Across his first seven MLB starts, Yamamoto boasts a league-leading 0.90 ERA, drawing comparisons to his elite years in Japan and earning praise from his catcher and manager as possibly the best pitcher in the world. His most recent outing featured six scoreless innings and nearly a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves, further solidifying his role as the staff's leader. Both Yamamoto and manager Dave Roberts noted that his current form closely mirrors his top performances in Nippon Professional Baseball, with Roberts highlighting his command and splitter. The Dodgers have been forced to rely more heavily on Yamamoto due to injuries to key starters like Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw. Despite concerns about overworking him, Yamamoto's consistency and adaptability have become crucial for the team's success.