Yamamoto battles command in search of earlier self as Giants pull even with DodgersYoshinobu Yamamoto allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings on Friday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneYoshinobu Yamamoto was arguably the best pitcher in the Major Leagues out of the chute this season.And at times over the last seven weeks, he has looked like that same pitcher. But … [Read more...] about Yamamoto battles with command in search of earlier self as Giants pull even with Dodgers
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Giants beat Dodgers for tie atop NL West
LOS ANGELES — When Yoshinobu Yamamoto did find the strike zone Friday, it only made matters worse. In a battle with his command from the jump, Yamamoto walked a season-high five in just 4⅔ innings – including three in a span of five batters that came before Casey Schmitt’s grand slam – and the San Francisco Giants walked away with a 6-2 victory. “I was having a little struggle … [Read more...] about Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Giants beat Dodgers for tie atop NL West
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Giants beat Dodgers to move into tie atop NL West
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up six hits and five earned runs as the San Francisco Giants defeat the Dodgers to move into a first-place tie with L.A. in the NL West. … [Read more...] about Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Giants beat Dodgers to move into tie atop NL West
Encouraging news for Dodgers’ injury-plagued pitching staff
LOS ANGELES — In another day of tangible progress for several injured Dodgers pitchers, a key reliever joined the group that is moving closer to a return. Right-hander Blake Treinen threw sinkers and four-seam fastballs in a bullpen session that marked a promising step after his original ominous diagnosis of right forearm tightness on April 20. “There’s still some hurdles to … [Read more...] about Encouraging news for Dodgers’ injury-plagued pitching staff