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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
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
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