Dodgers Ace Yamamoto Allows Four Runs in Shortest Start Against Yankees

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace, had his shortest and roughest start of the season in a 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. His control issues, including a wild pitch and difficulty locating his splitter, contributed to the early Yankees scoring, which included a two-run homer by Ben Rice. This marked a significant drop from his previously dominant performance against the Yankees, notably in last year's World Series where he held them to minimal runs. The Dodgers' offense struggled against Yankees starter Ryan Yarbrough, who pitched six strong innings despite his early-season bulk relief role. Defensive miscues and base running errors by the Dodgers further compounded their problems in the loss, preventing them from sweeping the series after two prior wins. Despite the setback, Yamamoto maintains strong season stats but will look to rebound in his next start against the Cardinals.