Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s one-run brilliance only leads to more frustration for Dodgers ace
Yoshinobu Yamamoto expressed frustration after the Dodgers' 1-0 loss to the Padres, feeling responsible for the defeat despite a strong performance. He struggled with first-inning pitching, allowing a home run that ultimately decided the game. The loss marked his fourth in six starts, leaving him with a season record of 3-4.
- ▪Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven innings, striking out eight batters and allowing only three hits.
- ▪The only run scored against him was a first-inning home run by Miguel Andujar.
- ▪Yamamoto has allowed nine home runs in nine starts this season, contributing to his struggles.
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Dylan Hernandez MLB Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s one-run brilliance only leads to more frustration for Dodgers ace By Dylan Hernandez Published May 19, 2026, 9:15 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN DIEGO – Yoshinobu Yamamoto was upset. You could see it in his face. You could hear it in his voice. In his mind, he was responsible for the Dodgers’ 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night at PetCo Park. Never mind that he pitched seven innings. Never mind that he struck out eight batters. Never mind that he held the Padres to three hits. One of the hits was a first-inning home run by Miguel Andujar, and Yamamoto said in Japanese, “It decided the game.” Yamamoto sounded almost exasperated with himself.
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