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Yamamoto Dominates Rangers as Dodgers Secure 3-0 Victory

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 10-strikeout shutout and Tommy Edman's leadoff homer lead Dodgers past Texas in series opener.

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the plate during the second inning of their game against the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. Yamamoto pitched seven innings in a 3-0 win, allowing just five hits with 10 strikeouts and no walks. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Overview

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a career-high 10 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings, solidifying his role as the Dodgers' ace.
  • Tommy Edman, filling in for Shohei Ohtani, hit his seventh home run of the season on the second pitch of the game off Jacob deGrom.
  • Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings for the Rangers, allowing only one run and three hits but took the loss in a classic pitching duel.
  • The Dodgers' bullpen, featuring Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, closed out the shutout, with Scott earning his seventh save of the season.
  • The Rangers, shut out for only the second time this season, saw their nine-game home winning streak come to an end.