Yamamoto Dominates Brewers

Yamamoto Strikes Out Nine in Six Sharp Innings

Yamamoto allowed just one run on four hits across six innings. This was the third time this season he has struck out at least nine batters in a single game, according to Oskaloosa. The right-hander kept Milwaukee's potent lineup off balance all night.

The Dodgers jumped on top 1-0 in the first inning. Milwaukee tied it at 1-1 in the fifth. But Los Angeles answered and did not look back, pulling away for the final 3-1 margin, Daily Item reported.

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Pages and Edman Home Runs Power LA Offense

Andy Pages and Tommy Edman both went deep for the Dodgers. Their home runs were the difference in a game that stayed tight deep into the night. Los Angeles collected eight hits total off Brewers starter Robert Gasser, according to News-Gazette.

Gasser worked six and one-third innings, giving up all three Dodgers runs on those eight hits. He pitched deep into the game but could not keep Los Angeles off the scoreboard, Leader Telegram noted.

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Díaz Earns Save After Thursday's Tough Loss

Edwin Díaz took the loss on Thursday but came back Friday to record the save. The closer shut the door on Milwaukee's lineup and secured the victory for Los Angeles. It was a quick turnaround and a strong response, Channel 3000 reported.

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Dodgers Close to One Game of NL-Leading Brewers

Before Friday's game, the Dodgers trailed Milwaukee by two games in the NL standings. The win cuts that gap to one. The four-game series continues, giving Los Angeles a chance to close the gap even further or take the lead outright, according to KDH News.

Milwaukee entered the series as the top team in the National League. Two more games remain. The Dodgers now have clear momentum heading into the weekend, Winnipeg Free Press noted.

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