The Dodgers will enter this weekend’s three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium exactly 1.0 games ahead of … the San Francisco Giants. Although the Dodgers will have 90 regular-season games remaining following Sunday’s series finale against The Hated Ones, the significance of this series cannot be understated or ignored. In other … [Read more...] about Biggest Series of the Season?
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Yamamoto battles with command in search of earlier self as Giants pull even with Dodgers
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
First Dodgers-Giants tilt of ’25 proof that NL West is far from settled
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
Angels strike out 15 times in shutout loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE — The first two hitters of the game reached base for the Angels on Friday night. The next three struck out. It was an ominous start to what would continue to be a frustrating, rainy night for the Angels, who wasted numerous opportunities on their way to a 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Angels struck out 15 times, including six with runners in scoring position. … [Read more...] about Angels strike out 15 times in shutout loss to Orioles