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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s ridiculous postseason streak reaches historic territory

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Duarte, M. (2026, October 7). Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s ridiculous postseason streak reaches historic territory. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-makes-unreal-mlb-playoff-history-never-seen-before/

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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto continued his exceptional postseason performance by leading the team to a 3-1 victory over the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park. Yamamoto struck out ten batters and allowed only one run, extending his record-breaking streak to five consecutive postseason wins with no more than one run or walk in any appearance, all on the road. This performance underscores his dominance when supported by three runs, maintaining a perfect 34-0 record in such scenarios.

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Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves in NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers at Truist Park. Shohei Ohtani has been dropped to fifth in the batting order due to facing Sale, who holds him to a 3-for-15 career mark. Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces Sale in what is expected to be a pitcher's duel. Braves vs. Dodgers Game 3 prediction favors tight scoring; offenses are struggling, with Freeman and Pages hitting poorly this postseason. DirectTV offers free five-day trial to watch the game on FS1 at 6 p.m. ET. Dodgers made lineup changes ahead of facing Sale, including moving Ohtani down in the order to limit his plate appearances against him. Odds: Dodgers (-110) favored by some betting sites. Offenses are carrying "frozen bats," limiting scoring potential. Yamamoto (1.77 ERA on road this season) and Sale (1.96 ERA over final 24 starts) both have strong late-season performances. TV Channel: FS1, Free Trial Livestream Option Available. Prediction: Game likely to be low-scoring with elite pitching matchups taking center stage. Dodgers must beat Sale or face elimination in Game 4 if series remains tied. Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-1 in postseason) and Braves' Chris Sale (1-3 career playoff record) square off for crucial NLDS matchup. Best Bet: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110, FanDuel). Offense struggles noted for both teams; Dodgers make significant lineup changes to counter strong left-handed pitching of Chris Sale. Fans can watch via DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel at scheduled time. TV and Livestream Options available, including directv.com offer with no upfront cost for five-day pass. Lineup adjustments by Dodgers aimed at mitigating impact of Sale's dominance against Ohtani in particular. Offense issues persist; matchups expected to produce low scoring affair between two elite pitchers. Game 3 Key Players: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale, setting up critical showdown for series lead. Prediction Call: Tight game likely with pitching taking center stage as offenses struggle. Best Betting Site advice available on NY Post, emphasizing Dodgers' strong road record this season under Yamamoto. Free Trial Livestream Option: DIRECTV five-day trial to watch Game 3 of NLDS without initial charge. Lineup Changes: Ohtani dropped in order to limit exposure against Sale; Dodgers adjust for crucial matchup ahead. Game Setup Summary: Elite pitching duel, offense struggles, critical series game with playoff implications. Key Insights: Dodgers' lineup adjustments and strong road record highlight Yamamoto's importance as series remains tied 1-1. Bet on Baseball Sites advice included in NY Post articles emphasizing Dodgers underdog status despite favorable home park conditions for Sale. Prediction Analysis: Low scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, setting stage for crucial NLDS showdown between elite starters. Game Prediction and Strategy Insights: Emphasizes Dodgers' strategic adjustments and strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense. TV Options Reminder: DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel available to watch critical Game 3 of NLDS matchup. Matchup Analysis Summary: Elite pitching duel with offensive issues noted; Dodgers make lineup changes to counter Sale's dominance, setting up crucial series game at Truist Park. Game Day Tips and Advice: Emphasizes strategic adjustments by Dodgers, strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in critical NLDS matchup. Key Betting Insights: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take series lead. Best Bet Reminder: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110) with strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in crucial NLDS Game 3 showdown. Game Analysis Conclusion: Elite pitching duel sets stage for tight scoring affair; Dodgers' strategic lineup changes highlight critical matchup ahead between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale. Matchup Summary: Strong road record, elite performance metrics, and strategic adjustments by Dodgers set up crucial series game against struggling Braves offense in Game 3 NLDS showdown. Prediction Final Call: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take decisive 2-1 lead in critical NLDS matchup.

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Give Yoshinobu Yamamoto three runs of support and you might as well start shaking hands with your opponent. uncertain

you → give → opponent

The Dodgers ace added another ridiculous chapter to his growing postseason résumé Tuesday night, overpowering the Braves in a 3-1 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park and putting Los Angeles one win away from another trip to the NLCS on their quest to become the first National League team in history ever to three-peat as World Series champions. asserted

ace → add → champions

Yamamoto struck out a postseason career-high 10 over seven innings, allowing just one run and one walk while silencing Atlanta on the road. asserted

Yamamoto → strike → road

And in doing so, he went somewhere no pitcher in baseball history had gone before. asserted

pitcher → do → history

Yamamoto became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a victory in five consecutive postseason appearances without allowing more than one run or one walk in any of them. asserted

Yamamoto → become → them

As if that wasn’t absurd enough, all five victories came on the road. asserted

victories → come → road

October is supposed to expose pitchers, just ask future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw or Yamamoto’s counterpart in Game 3 in Braves’ ace Chris Sale. asserted

October → suppose → Sale

But Yamamoto seems to be at his best when the lights are the brightest, and his latest masterpiece also extended another staggering streak. asserted

masterpiece → seem → streak

According to the MLB broadcast, Yamamoto is now 34-0, including the postseason, when his team provides him at least three runs of support while he’s on the mound. uncertain

he → accord → mound

The Braves briefly threatened in the fifth, loading the bases and scratching across their only run on a Drake Baldwin groundout. asserted

Braves → threaten → groundout

Yamamoto simply slammed the door afterward, finishing seven innings and leaving Atlanta’s offense looking every bit as uncomfortable as the numbers suggest. asserted

numbers → slam → offense

The Dodgers have now won 10 of Yamamoto’s 11 postseason appearances, with the only blemish coming last season in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies. asserted

blemish → win → Phillies

Baseball fans learned during the World Series last season that Yamamoto is automatic when his back is against the wall and the Dodgers are thankful for it. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here! California Post App: Download here! Home delivery: Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here! asserted

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