Yamamoto’s Career First Loss
In the second game of the MLB South Korea Series, the Dodgers and the Padres engaged in a high-scoring battle at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. Shohei Yamamoto’s debut saw him pitching only one inning, conceding five runs. Despite the Dodgers’ efforts to rally, they fell short, losing 11-15, and Yamamoto experienced his first career defeat.
Dodgers and Padres Continue Preseason
Following yesterday’s 5-2 win for the Dodgers in the overseas season opener, the Padres fought back with a thrilling victory today. Upon returning to the United States, both teams will continue their preseason preparations. On the 29th, they will face their respective opponents in the home openers, with the Dodgers hosting the Cardinals in Los Angeles and the Padres facing the Giants in San Diego, both in four-game series.
Yamamoto’s Disappointing MLB Debut
Shohei Yamamoto’s debut performance in the MLB fell short, as he struggled through just one inning, allowing nine batters to come to the plate. With 43 pitches thrown, only 23 were strikes, resulting in four hits, two walks (including one hit by pitch), two strikeouts, and five earned runs. His staggering ERA stood at 45.
Pitching Struggles for Both Teams
Padres’ starting pitcher Joe Musgrove hadn’t even taken the mound when his team had already scored five runs. His performance was equally shaky, lasting only 2.2 innings, allowing seven hits and two walks, and conceding five runs before being replaced.
Back-and-Forth Battle
Both teams struggled with their bullpen, allowing the opposition to score repeatedly. Despite trailing 8-10 after five innings, the Dodgers fought back to 11-12 by the end of the eighth inning. Mookie Betts led the charge with a remarkable performance, tallying four hits in five at-bats, including a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
Key Plays by Machado and Ohtani
Padres’ slugger Manny Machado, after three hitless at-bats and two walks, delivered a decisive blow with a three-run homer in the ninth inning, extending the lead once again. The game ended with a four-run difference in favor of the Padres.
Ohtani’s Performance and Yamaguchi’s Relief
Shohei Ohtani managed one hit in five at-bats, contributing with a sacrifice fly in the second inning to drive in a run. Facing Shohei Ohtani for the first time, Yamaguchi pitched 0.2 innings, allowing two hits to four batters but managed to keep the Padres from scoring further.(Lvbet)
