"The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions behind the contributions of several players, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had a performance for the ages. The right-hander posted a 1.02 ERA and 0.68 WHIP with 15 strikeouts against two walks in 17.2 innings across three appearances (two starts). Yamamoto went the distance in Game 2 and then earned the win in two consecutive elimination matchups on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays."
""Both pitchers reminded fans of what happened back in '88, when I pretty much was trying to pitch as much as possible, just like Walker when he came from behind with his injury," Hershiser said of Yamamoto and Buehler. "It looked like he might not even be on the roster in the playoffs, and he all of a sudden does well and gets the final out. And we all know the pose of, 'Aren't you entertained?' or whatever the saying is."
The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions, driven by notable contributions across the roster and an exceptional performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto posted a 1.02 ERA and 0.68 WHIP with 15 strikeouts and two walks in 17.2 innings across three appearances, including two starts. He threw a complete game in Game 2, won consecutive elimination games on the road against Toronto, and provided 2.2 scoreless relief innings in winner-take-all Game 7 one day after throwing six innings. Yamamoto was named World Series MVP and drew comparisons to Walker Buehler, with Orel Hershiser honoring both pitchers by wearing their jerseys during celebrations.
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