Dodgers Tie World Series with Throwback Excellence
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's second consecutive complete game evened up the Fall Classic in Toronto.
In today's MLB pitching era, bullpens are used strategically, and managers are reluctant to push starting pitchers.
- Complete games are rare, even for pitchers with no-hitters on the line.
- During the 2025 regular season, 30 teams combined for 29 complete games.
The last-place Phils counted on “Lefty” for 346.1 innings. Yowza.
In contrast, Hall of Fame southpaw Steve Carlton posted 30 complete games in his Cy Young-winning season for the Phillies in 1972.
Author's summary: Dodgers tie World Series with Yamamoto's excellence.