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Yamamoto’s start grinds to halt in 3rd with 12-pitch walk followed by 2-run single

MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been the most dominant pitcher in recent postseason memory, but he unraveled in a rematch against the Brewers on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

By Christina De Nicola · MLB Official

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:13 PM

Key Things to Know

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after a 36-pitch third inning in Game 2 of the NLCS against Milwaukee.
A 12-pitch walk to Jake Bauers loaded the bases before Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead two-run single.
The outing resulted in the shortest postseason start of Yamamoto's Major League Baseball career.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was pulled during a 36-pitch third inning in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. The early exit marked the shortest postseason start of Yamamoto's Major League Baseball career as Milwaukee took a 3-2 lead.

After a grueling 12-pitch walk to Jake Bauers loaded the bases, Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hit a two-run single to chase Yamamoto from the game. Yamamoto threw 75 total pitches across the first three innings before manager Dave Roberts turned to reliever Alex Vesia.

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Yamamoto’s start grinds to halt in 3rd with 12-pitch walk followed by 2-run single

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