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Yamamoto’s 10-Strikeout Gem Propels Dodgers Past Rangers in Series Opener

Tommy Edman’s leadoff homer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant performance secure a 3–0 victory as the Dodgers adjust without Shohei Ohtani.

Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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)
Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates walks off the field as Adolis García, background, circles the bases after his winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
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Overview

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered seven scoreless innings, striking out 10 Rangers and allowing no walks in a career-high performance.
  • Tommy Edman, filling in for Shohei Ohtani in the leadoff spot, hit his seventh home run of the season off Jacob deGrom’s second pitch.
  • Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings for the Rangers, striking out seven and conceding just one run, but took the loss.
  • The Dodgers’ bullpen preserved the shutout, with Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott closing out the final two innings.
  • The Dodgers lead the three-game series 1–0, with Ohtani still on the paternity list and Roki Sasaki set to start the next game.