In the midst of MLB’s Spring Training, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have already kicked off the MLB World Tour: Seoul Series with their second game. While ideally Shohei Ohtani would have been the Dodgers’ opening day starter, his absence provided an early opportunity for Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Yamamoto, the Japanese star who secured a massive 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers, made his official regular-season debut on Thursday. However, it wasn’t a smooth start for him. His first inning saw him giving up a single, hitting Fernando Tatis Jr. with a pitch, and conceding a two-RBI triple to Jake Cronenworth.NBA rumors: Paul George’s suitor, the 76ers, are reportedly in talks to sign a contract with the Clippers.
Following that, a walk and a sacrifice fly by Seoul native Ha-Seong Kim extended the Padres’ lead. Despite recording his first strikeout, Yamamoto continued to struggle, allowing an RBI double and single. By the time he left the mound after just 43 pitches, the Dodgers were already trailing 5-0.Bouncing Back: The Journey of a Young Footballer from Relegation to Resurgence
Yamamoto’s debut statistics were disappointing: 1 inning pitched, 4 hits, 5 earned runs, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts, resulting in a 45.00 ERA. However, there’s optimism for his next start as it’s unlikely to go worse than this one. Plus, with his early exit, he’ll have ample time to rest before his next appearance on the mound.TNT Sports Secures Premier Rugby Deal: Every Match Live Starting 2024-25 Season
