Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 100th professional win arrived on a crisp evening in New York, where the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 4‑3 in a back‑and‑forth contest.
A milestone night in the Big Apple
The right‑hander, who spent a decade dominating the Orix Buffaloes before crossing the Pacific, logged six innings while surrendering just one run, five hits and five strikeouts. His 30 major‑league victories now sit alongside 70 wins earned in Japan, a testament to a career that bridges two baseball cultures.
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, still searching for his rhythm after a 0‑for‑5 night, was forced to delay a scheduled bullpen session because of soreness in his left knee, a setback that could influence his upcoming workload.
Across the league, Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga turned in a six‑inning shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates, limiting the visitors to four hits while fanning four and walking one. His teammate Seiya Suzuki contributed two runs with a timely single in the fifth, helping the Cubs pull away.