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Freeman’s early three-run homer gave the Dodgers a 3-0 lead, but Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a hit and Thomas Saggese followed with a two-run homer in the sixth to break up the no-hitter. Báez tied the game with an eighth-inning leadoff double, and St. Louis exploded for three runs in the 10th off Brock Stewart to complete an 8-6 win in extras.
President Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House and, in a light moment during the 2025 World Series celebration, asked Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto who is the better pitcher, causing laughter among players and staff; the ceremony lauded the Dodgers' season, owner Mark Walter gifted Trump a No. 47 jersey and World Series ring, and three players—Mookie Betts, Kiké Hernández and Edgardo Henriquez—were absent.
After Saturday’s rainout, the Dodgers reworked their pitching plan for Sunday’s doubleheader: Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the early game, with the second game’s starter yet to be announced (Emmet Sheehan is a likely option to keep the rotation on schedule). The opener features Cam Schlittler for the Yankees, and the later game is set for 4:20 p.m. PT against New York, with Ryan Weathers noted as part of the Yankees’ series pitching.
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts admitted he should have fielded a routine eighth-inning grounder, ending Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bid for a perfect game as Yamamoto was four outs from history; Betts insisted there were no excuses, and the no-hit bid would end later in the ninth with a Tristan Peters solo homer, with teammates praising Betts’s accountability.
The Dodgers exploded for nine runs in the first inning and Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked eight innings of two-hit ball to beat the Angels 9-2 at Dodger Stadium, with Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homering in the frame and Ryan Ward adding a two-run double as Angels’ defense helped fuel the rout. Freeman rested after four, Smith was scratched with a stiff neck, and Los Angeles used the blowout to advance roster moves (Nick Frasso added to the 40-man; Glasnow to the 60-day IL; Antoine Kelly traded to the Cubs). Zach Neto homered for the Angels in the ninth, but the Dodgers held on for the win.
Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pushing toward being viewed as baseball’s best, turning in six-plus innings to move to 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA while aiming to finish more seventh innings and reach 200 innings this season. He emphasizes step-by-step progress, aided by a grueling off-season program under trainer Osamu Yada, and remains motivated by Shohei Ohtani’s praise but focused on steady improvement.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an extraordinary performance in World Series Game 7 for the Dodgers, pitching through fatigue and adversity to secure the victory, earning MVP honors and cementing his reputation as a gutsy and reliable pitcher.
The Dodgers secured their place as a modern baseball dynasty with a dramatic World Series victory, highlighted by clutch performances from players like Rojas and Smith, strategic decisions by manager Dave Roberts, and exceptional pitching from Yamamoto, culminating in a historic Game 7 win.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a legendary performance in Game 7 of the World Series, pitching on minimal rest to help the Dodgers secure a historic victory, earning widespread acclaim and cementing his place in baseball lore.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP as the Dodgers won their second consecutive title in a thrilling 11-inning Game 7 against the Blue Jays, highlighted by Will Smith's game-winning homer and clutch pitching performances.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP after delivering an exceptional pitching performance, including a crucial relief appearance in Game 7, helping the Dodgers secure their second consecutive championship. He pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in the final game, completing a remarkable postseason run with multiple complete games and a 4-0 record in Fall Classic appearances.
The Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7 in the World Series by defeating the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, with key performances from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts, setting up an intense final game to determine the champion.
In Game 6 of the 2025 World Series, the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays 3-1, thanks to strong pitching from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and a breakout performance from Mookie Betts, forcing a decisive Game 7.
The Dodgers and Blue Jays face a crucial Game 6 in the World Series at Rogers Centre, with the Blue Jays aiming for their first title since 1993 and the Dodgers seeking to extend the series to a Game 7. Key players include Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the game broadcast on Fox and streaming on Fubo.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a historic performance in the World Series, pitching two consecutive complete games and showcasing a versatile pitch repertoire that overwhelmed the Blue Jays, while the Blue Jays' early game strategy set the tone for their initial success in the series.