Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a rough outing, allowing four runs over seven innings, as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a comeback 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday (local time).
Despite holding a lead for most of the game, the Dodgers couldn't hold on as their defense and bullpen faltered late. Yamamoto, the Japanese rookie, struck out seven but was unable to help his team maintain its advantage.
This was the Dodgers' second straight loss to the Cardinals in the home series. With this result, the Dodgers continue their tight race in the Western Division, while the Cardinals capitalized on the opportunity to move up in the standings.
Yamamoto, expected to be a cornerstone for the Dodgers this season, showed flashes of good form but still wasn't enough to secure a win. The Dodgers' manager said the team will need to learn from this game to improve in future matchups.
