Yoshinobu Yamamoto finds a way to get out of multiple jams and Freddie Freeman hits a three-run home run to lead the Dodgers to a 9-0 win over the Braves.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto invited danger on Monday night, but the Atlanta Braves could not punish him. Over four innings, Yamamoto allowed the leadoff batter to reach safely four times. Thrice, he had a runner on third base with fewer than two outs.

Yamamoto was used to pitching once a week in Japan so the Dodgers have given him at least five days off before every start this season. Dave Roberts says they won’t ask him to pitch more

With limited pitching options due to injuries, the Dodgers' strategy with Yamamoto becomes crucial for October.

A look at how the Dodgers can work around Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching on five days rest instead of four during the postseason in October.

Atlanta had runners at third base in every inning against Yamamoto but went 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position against him, and the Dodgers’ offense broke it open late in a 9-0 win.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's returned after a three-month break was a bright spot, with his performance looking as sharp, if not better, than before.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw four one-run innings against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday (GameTracker) in his first appearance since June 15. He had missed nearly three months after suffering from a rotator cuff strain.