Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game leaves Dodgers in awe: 'Just domination'

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's postseason complete game and the Dodgers' dominant rotation make Los Angeles an attractive moneyline pick and favor low total bets. Punters might consider the Dodgers on the runline (-1.5) and Yamamoto-related props in his next start, as pitching control and low scoring look likely in upcoming NLCS matchups.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Complete Game Dominates Brewers, Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead

MILWAUKEE — Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered the first postseason complete game in eight years, twirling a one-run, three-hit masterpiece to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The win gives Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead as the NLCS shifts to Dodger Stadium.

Pitching Masterclass: Yamamoto's Control on Full Display

Yamamoto survived an early leadoff homer by Jackson Chourio and then locked in, retiring the next 27 batters while striking out seven and issuing one walk across 111 pitches. His 0.83 postseason ERA is a mark of exceptional command, and he navigated high-leverage moments with the same poise that has defined his regular season.

Dodgers' Rotation Carries Postseason Momentum

This outing capped a string of dominant starting pitching performances for Los Angeles this October. Blake Snell fanned 10 over eight shutout innings the night before, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani have also turned in quality playoff starts, and Yamamoto’s complete game further cements the rotation as the driving force behind the club’s postseason success.

Game Details and Key Moments

The only blemish on Yamamoto’s line came on the first pitch, when Chourio homered to give Milwaukee a brief lead. After that, Yamamoto mixed a sharp splitter and a well-located fastball to keep Brewers hitters off balance. Offensively, the Dodgers generated enough support to build a multi-run cushion, turning sound situational hitting into a decisive win.

What This Means for the Series

Los Angeles now heads home with momentum and clear matchup advantages rooted in starting pitching depth. The psychological impact of a complete game in the postseason can't be understated: it shifts pressure onto the Brewers' bullpen and lineup to respond against a rotation that has repeatedly limited run-scoring.

Betting Implications

Yamamoto’s dominance and the rotation’s consistency are likely to shape betting markets. Expect the Dodgers to open as favorites in upcoming games with lower totals, making moneyline and runline (Dodgers -1.5) plays appealing to bettors who trust pitching matchups. Props tied to Yamamoto’s quality starts and low-run outcomes should also draw attention as probable value options.

Kiké Hernandez said of Yamamoto: "It's just one of those things where you're like, damn, this guy keeps getting better and better."

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