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Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is built for Dodgers' biggest games and can save NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a tight spot after dropping the first game of the National League Championship Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, who won 2-1 in a hard-fought matchup. With the series tied at one game apiece, the Dodgers will look to right the ship when they take the mound Monday afternoon, relying heavily on their ace closer Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Yamamoto has been a postseason force for the Dodgers, posting a 9-1 record in his starts and remaining undefeated in his last six appearances. His ability to perform under pressure could be the key to turning the series around, especially as the Brewers look to repeat their success from last year’s opener by leaning on their own bullpen after a short outing from Logan Henderson.

The Dodgers’ rotation has already shown its strength with two dominant road starts, setting the stage for Yamamoto to deliver in a high-stakes moment.

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