Yamamoto delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 7.2 innings and allowing just one run as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 2-1. The lone run came after a leadoff home run, but Yamamoto settled in and maintained control throughout his outing.
The game's decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Kyle Tucker delivered a go-ahead single. The hit followed an intentional walk to Shohei Ohtani, setting up Tucker to drive in the winning run.