Yoshinobu Yamamoto Suffers Loss in Regular-Season Finale Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four runs (two earned) across six innings in a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, surrendering a two-run homer to Manny Machado and a costly fifth-inning throwing error. Despite taking his ninth loss, Yamamoto finishes a stellar regular season with a 2.53 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 182 strikeouts over 185 innings in 28 starts. His next scheduled appearance will come in the upcoming NLDS.