"Dave Roberts said Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to throw three innings tonight (tomorrow morning) for Samurai Japan. Team Japan opens their WBC campaign against Chinese Taipei Friday at 2:00 a.m. PT, and are looking to get off to a strong start with their best pitcher out on the mound."
"While he didn't pitch in the final, Yamamoto played a key role in winning Team Japan their third WBC championship, which is the most of any other nation in the tournament's history. Since he's pitching so early on this time around, it's safe to assume he will make at least one more appearance before the end of the event."
"Yamamoto has only gotten better since the 2023 WBC, moving to MLB and becoming an All-Star during the time in between the tournaments. He has a career 2.66 ERA in MLB, and had a Cy Young-caliber season in 2025. Through 30 starts, Yamamoto posted a 2.49 ERA and struck out 201 batters, leading MLB in hits per nine innings."
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting pitcher, is scheduled to throw three innings for Team Japan in their opening WBC matchup against Chinese Taipei on Friday at 2:00 a.m. PT. This limited outing follows Yamamoto's similar approach during the 2023 WBC, where his sole start lasted four innings. Yamamoto played a crucial role in Team Japan's third WBC championship, making two appearances and posting a 2.45 ERA with 12 strikeouts. As Team Japan's best pitcher with Shohei Ohtani unavailable, Yamamoto has significantly improved since 2023, becoming an MLB All-Star with a career 2.66 ERA and delivering a Cy Young-caliber 2025 season.
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