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Dave Roberts reveals shocking decision to pull Yamamoto

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an abrupt call in Game 2 of the NLCS, removing World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto after just 2 ⅔ innings—a career postseason low. Yamamoto struggled early, surrendering three runs, four hits, and two walks while throwing 75 pitches, including a grueling 12-pitch at-bat against Jake Bauers.

The Brewers capitalized on momentum after David Hamilton stole second base, and Roberts cited the need to reset after Christian Yelich’s two-run single put Milwaukee ahead.

Roberts’ decision came after Yamamoto faced four batters in the third inning, including Hamilton and Jackson Churio, before exiting. The Dodgers later regained the lead in the fifth, but the game remained tied at 4 after William Contreras’ solo home run.

Yamamoto’s early exit marked a rare postseason adjustment for Roberts, who emphasized regrouping after the Brewers’ offensive surge.

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