Dodgers tie World Series behind throwback excellence from Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Dodgers Tie World Series Behind Throwback Excellence from Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yamamoto's second consecutive complete game evened up the Fall Classic in Toronto.

In the current era of MLB pitching, complete games are a rarity due to the strategic use of bullpens.

Managers and front offices are reluctant to push their starting pitchers, opting to deploy fresh arms instead.

During the 2025 regular season, the 30 teams combined for a total of 29 complete games.

This is one less than Hall of Fame southpaw Steve Carlton posted during his Cy Young-winning season for the Phillies in 1972.

Author's summary: Dodgers tie World Series with Yoshinobu Yamamoto's excellence.

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SB Nation SB Nation — 2025-10-26

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