Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses no-hitter in ninth as Dodgers beat White Sox
Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Tristan Peters homered, but the Los Angeles Dodgers still secured a dominant 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
The Japanese right-hander retired his first 23 batters at Rate Field before a fielding error by Mookie Betts ended his pursuit of a perfect game in the eighth.
He was ultimately replaced by Alex Vesia after giving up a 96.6 mph leadoff drive in the final frame, departing the mound to a standing ovation from the 37,832 fans in attendance.
The 27-year-old struck out seven across his commanding 109-pitch performance to secure his fourth consecutive win of the campaign.
Muncy and Ohtani provide the firepower
Max Muncy delivered a standout offensive display for the visitors, homering twice and driving in four runs to ensure the victory.
His contributions helped the National League West contenders bounce back emphatically from an 8-2 defeat in Friday’s series opener.
Shohei Ohtani also made an immediate impact upon returning to the lineup following a brief absence due to left knee inflammation.
The two-time Most Valuable Player launched a 409-foot leadoff blast in the first inning off starting pitcher Sean Burke.
White Sox home winning streak snapped
Chicago entered the contest having won eight consecutive home games, representing their best run in front of their own fans since August 2020.
However, Burke struggled to contain the formidable visiting lineup, conceding four runs and six hits across four innings of work.
The defeat halts the momentum of the home side, while the Los Angeles club continue to demonstrate their championship credentials.