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Veteran Pitcher Yamamoto Turns Back the Clock, Dominates in World Series
26 Oct
Summary
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws complete game in World Series, first in a decade
- Outduels Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman with 8 strikeouts and 4 hits allowed
- Dodgers win 5-1 to even series at 1 game apiece
On October 25, 2025, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned back the clock with a dominant complete game performance to lead his team to a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. Yamamoto, a veteran with an impressive resume in Nippon Professional Baseball, outdueled Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, striking out 8 batters and allowing just 4 hits over 9 innings.
The win evens the series at 1 game apiece after the Blue Jays took Game 1. Yamamoto's outing was the first complete game in the World Series in a decade, a rarity in the modern era of baseball. He kept the Blue Jays' powerful lineup off balance throughout, mixing his mid-90s fastball with sharp breaking pitches.
The Dodgers provided just enough offense, with solo home runs by Will Smith and Max Muncy in the 7th inning proving to be the difference. Gausman matched Yamamoto for much of the game, but the Dodgers were able to scratch across a couple more runs late to give their starter a comfortable cushion.
