Saturday, July 25, 2026

Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2026

Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled six one-run innings, and the Dodgers had a three-run third inning thanks to sloppy defense by the Mets.

On a beautiful summer Saturday night at Citi Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets, 4–3.

Despite not having pinpoint control as he did in his complete game against the New York Yankees, Yamamoto was sharp. He turned the Mets, a poor offensive team, back from most scoring opportunities. He used his off-speed pitches more than usual. In his six innings, he allowed a run while striking out five and walking three.

Alex Vesia was sharp in the seventh inning.

Dave Roberts describes Eduardo Henriquez as the most improved reliever in the Dodgers’ bullpen, but he struggled with his command in the eighth inning until pitching coach Mark Prior visited him. After Henriquez retired two hitters, Roberts lifted him for Tanner Scott, who has pitched a lot since the All-Star break. Scott promptly allowed a two-run double before retiring the last out of the inning.

Brock Stewart picked up a rare save.

While the Dodgers’ pitching did the job, the offense managed to score just enough to win. Kyle Tucker, who has had a disappointing season after signing a four-year $240 million deal, opened the third inning with a monstrous solo home run. Andy Pages’ fielder’s choice scored Dalton Rushing, and Pages scored on a passed ball.

In the fifth inning, Pages’ single brought home Teoscar Hernández.

Before the game, Shohei Ohtani couldn’t do his scheduled bullpen session because of left knee discomfort. The Dodgers are confident that he will pitch again this season.

On Sunday, the Dodgers will end a successful nine-game road trip to the East Coast. Emmet Sheehan will look to rebound from a difficult outing against the New York Yankees.