Yamamoto's Complete Game.

Yamamoto Makes Yankee Stadium History With Complete Game

Yamamoto's outing was no ordinary milestone. According to Yahoo Sports, he became just the second visiting pitcher to throw a nine-inning complete game at the current Yankee Stadium. The first was Felix Hernandez in 2010. Yamamoto had two postseason complete games prior, but Saturday marked his first in the regular season.

The Dodgers were saving their bullpen for the doubleheader's second game. Yamamoto made that plan look easy. He scattered four hits, kept runners off the bases, and stayed in full control throughout. The Dodgers could not have asked for more from their ace.

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Schlittler Starts Hot, Then Gets Worn Down by LA's Patient Lineup

Yankees starter Cam Schlittler came in as the AL ERA leader and opened with a bang — striking out the first four Dodgers he faced. But Los Angeles quickly changed its approach. The Dodgers fouled off pitch after pitch, running up his count and wearing him down. He finished with eight strikeouts but gave up three runs on six hits in just 4 1/3 innings, according to My Twin Tiers.

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Ohtani Stays in Lineup Despite Left Knee Irritation

Ohtani contributed at the plate with an RBI double, but he won't be pitching anytime soon. The Dodgers announced he will miss his next scheduled mound start in Philadelphia due to lingering left knee irritation. He stayed in the lineup as the designated hitter, keeping his bat in the order while protecting his arm and knee, The Sporting Tribune reported.

Ohtani's bat remains a key weapon even when he isn't pitching. His ability to play as a DH means the Dodgers don't lose him completely. But losing him on the mound, even briefly, is a significant absence for a team managing a deep playoff push.

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Dodgers Seize Control Early, Pull Away in the Eighth

Los Angeles took charge with productive at-bats in the early innings and never let New York back into the game. The Dodgers then put it away with a multi-run eighth inning, pushing the final score to 8-2. The win set them up well heading into the second game of the doubleheader, with a fresh bullpen ready to go, according to Yahoo Sports.

The result marks a strong start to the second half for the Dodgers. Three straight series wins at Yankee Stadium is a real statement. Los Angeles has now turned one of baseball's most storied venues into a house where they consistently win.

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