In Yoshinobu Yamamoto's first MLB game, the New York Mets defeated the Dodgers 4-0. Yamamoto, pitching for the Dodgers, allowed four runs, including a home run by DJ Stewart. Defensive errors contributed to the Mets' second inning scores. By the third inning, the Mets extended their lead with strategic hits by Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte. Despite striking out nine, Yamamoto's debut was overshadowed by the Mets' robust offense.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto started falling behind hitters in the third, and the Mets made him pay Brandon Nimmo drew a leadoff walk. Starling Marte hit a double on a full-count fastball on the inside corner. Both eventually came around to score 4-0 Mets, mid 3rd
After a clean first, Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the second One was very earned (a home run by DJ Stewart). One was very not (Will Smith threw away a dribbler, then Andy Pages bobbled a ball in CF when he might have had a play at the plate) 2-0 Mets, mid 2nd
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