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Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins select Dodgers postseason club with 10 strikeouts

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Yoshinobu Yamamoto cemented his reputation as one of baseball’s most dominant postseason pitchers with a commanding performance in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. Yamamoto pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run while striking out a career-high 10 batters—a feat that placed him among an elite group of Dodgers pitchers with double-digit postseason strikeouts.

His 10 Ks marked the 20th such outing in franchise postseason history, joining legends like Clayton Kershaw, Don Newcombe, and Sandy Koufax, who also recorded multiple double-digit strikeout games in October. Yamamoto’s consistency in high-pressure moments is unmatched: he’s now 8-1 in the postseason with a 2.14 ERA, and the Dodgers have won 10 of his 11 appearances, including five straight wins without allowing more than one run or walk in any of them—all on the road.

Manager Dave Roberts praised Yamamoto’s poise, noting the pitcher’s ability to execute under pressure despite a couple of minor missteps. Yamamoto’s latest outing builds on a season where he’s limited opponents to zero or one run in 15 of his 29 starts, reinforcing his status as a reliable arm when the Dodgers need it most.

With his postseason track record and Tuesday’s performance, Yamamoto has solidified his place as a key factor in any potential championship run.

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