Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers declared he is ready to shoulder the burden in what is seen as the turning point of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Speaking Monday, the Japanese right-hander said he is determined to bring home a win for his team in Game 3 — the moment when the series reaches its peak and every result can swing the momentum.
Yamamoto is scheduled to start for the Dodgers in the game at Atlanta. It is a crucial assignment because his team needs a steady performance to hold its ground against a highly regarded opponent.
Game 3 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves is viewed as the centerpiece of the series, with both teams eyeing a psychological edge heading into the remaining games.
