Tarik Skubal Praises Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Playoff Dominance

Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal admitted he was initially worried when manager Dave Roberts assigned him the playoff opener instead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, jokingly asking if Yamamoto was okay. Skubal expressed deep respect for Yamamoto's preparation and postseason dominance, noting his stellar 2.14 ERA in 11 playoff appearances. Acquired as a grand prize at the trade deadline, Skubal now forms a formidable rotation tandem with Yamamoto as the Dodgers look to close out the NLDS.