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Japanese Phenom Yamamoto Leads Dodgers to Back-to-Back Titles
2 Nov
Summary
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 27, wins 2025 World Series MVP
- Pitched final 2 2/3 innings in Game 7 after throwing 96 pitches the night before
- Became 14th pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series
On November 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title, thanks to the heroics of their 27-year-old Japanese pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto, in his second season with the Dodgers, was named the 2025 World Series MVP after anchoring a classic Game 7 that sealed the championship.
Yamamoto came in to pitch the final 2 2/3 innings for the Dodgers, recording one strikeout while giving up just one hit and a walk. This impressive performance came just one day after he had thrown 96 pitches in Game 6. Despite the short rest, Yamamoto was able to close out the game, finishing the postseason with a 1.45 ERA.
With his three wins in the World Series, Yamamoto became the 14th pitcher in history to achieve this feat in a single championship series. "I was not sure if I could pitch tonight until I went to the bullpen, but I am glad I was able to," Yamamoto said through an interpreter. "I did everything I was supposed to do, and I was so happy I was able to win with these teammates."
