Yoshinobu Yamamoto is currently the hottest pitcher in the league, and his stellar performance has carried the Dodgers forward in crucial games. Yamamoto has several quality starts and boasts a strong 1.97 ERA this season.
The Dodgers star is coming off a strong outing against the Cleveland Guardians, where he secured a win. However, it was his incredible hustle that shocked MLB fans. During the bottom of the third inning, Angels slugger Will Wilson made a bunt, and Yamamoto never hesitated to run to first base all by himself.
MLB fans were shocked to see his run, as some called out Gerrit Cole for his lack of hustle during the World Series.
Here’s a look at Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s stellar performance with some fan reactions from X.
We see you, Yoshinobu! pic.twitter.com/TxWBdwMTGf
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 26, 2025
“Someone show this to Gerrit Cole,” one fan wrote.
Someone show this to Gerrit Cole
— siera meest 🧃 (@reallybosh) May 26, 2025
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“Yoshi: I am not Gerrit Cole,” one fan replied.
Yoshi: I am not Gerrit Cole 😭🤣
— ReiLee (@flyunderdradar) May 27, 2025
“Cole should take notes,” one fan said.
Cole should take notes
— anthony nunez (@antthebest22) May 26, 2025
“Take notes Gerrit Cole,” one fan chimed in.
Take notes Gerrit Cole
— (Aφύσικος) (@GhostOfGuzzy) May 26, 2025
“Gerrit Cole could never,” one fan chipped in.
Gerrit Cole could never
— Ram (@Official_Ram_) May 27, 2025
“Terrific bunt, too. Hard to see many other pitchers making that play,” another fan wrote.
Terrific bunt, too. Hard to see many other pitchers making that play.
— Peter Sibley (@petesibley) May 27, 2025
i’ll give him the golden glove myself
— patricia ⚾️¹⁷ (@bluehourcomet) May 26, 2025
@Yankees here’s how to play this
— Jimmy 💙 (@djtyrant) May 27, 2025
Dave Robers Reveals Why He Removed Yoshinobu Yamamoto From The Game
Despite his strong outing, Dave Roberts pulled Yamamoto out of the game against the Guardians. Yamamoto pitched six innings, struck out seven, and walked two after surrendering only two earned runs. Yamamoto was the player of the game, but Roberts wanted to play it safe.
“We pushed him a lot in his last outing. To not push him to the fullest tonight made sense as he gears up for Sunday,” Dave Roberts said.
Roberts: "We pushed him a lot his last outing. To not push him to the fullest tonight made sense as he gears up for Sunday." pic.twitter.com/WP7pPtaEiP
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 27, 2025
Roberts was pleased with Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance. Yamamoto is currently the best pitcher on the Dodgers squad in the absence of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. The Dodgers are still on the lookout for players ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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