UPDATE: In a breathtaking performance, Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series on July 15, 2025. This marks Yamamoto’s second consecutive complete game, a feat not seen in the Series since 2015, and ties the best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.
Yamamoto, coming off a stellar three-hitter against Milwaukee in the NLCS, showcased his dominance once again by pitching a four-hitter. He retired the final 20 batters he faced, achieving a remarkable performance with 105 pitches, of which 73 were strikes. The last pitcher to throw consecutive complete games in the postseason was Curt Schilling in 2001.
The Dodgers scored early, with Freddie Freeman doubling in the first inning and later crossing home plate on a single by Will Smith. Smith’s pivotal seventh-inning home run broke a 1-all tie, sending the ball into the left-field second deck. Max Muncy followed suit with a solo homer of his own, propelling the Dodgers to a decisive lead.
“Yamamoto was incredible tonight,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “His ability to control the game was key for us.”
The Blue Jays managed to score their only run in the third inning when Yamamoto hit George Springer, leading to a single from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. However, that was the last time Toronto threatened, as Yamamoto quickly regained his composure.
With this win, the Dodgers are now 7-1 in Yamamoto’s postseason starts, and he improves to 5-1 overall in the playoffs. The Dodgers will look to continue this momentum as the Series shifts back to Dodger Stadium after a travel day.
Looking ahead, Game 3 will feature a pitching duel between Blue Jays righty Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, and Dodgers righty Tyler Glasnow, who boasts an impressive 0.68 ERA this postseason. Scherzer aims to make history as the first pitcher to start in the World Series for four different teams.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what unfolds next in this tightly contested Series as both teams fight for baseball’s ultimate prize.