Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to pitch at Wrigley Field in the second matchup, marking his first road start in MLB. 'That is going to be my first time, of course. And I'm looking forward to it, but I just have to keep the concentration,' said Yamamoto.
Yamamoto expressed his excitement to face Shōta Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki, two Japanese players on the Cubs' roster. 'I am looking forward to seeing them out in Chicago, and then also through the whole season,' he said.
The Dodgers and Cubs played the first game of a series, with Yamamoto highlighting his anticipation for facing the Cubs and visiting Wrigley Field. The upcoming series in Japan for Opening Day 2025 between the two teams, featuring potential matchups like Yamamoto against Suzuki or Shohei Ohtani.
Yamamoto had an impressive outing against the St. Louis Cardinals, bouncing back from a tough start in the Seoul Series. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and recording five strikeouts.
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