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Dodgers Down Astros 8-3, Yamamoto Earns Win

5/5/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six innings, allowed five hits and three runs, struck out eight, and earned the win.
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs, extending the Astros’ lead to 7-2.
The Astros played without catcher Yainer Díaz, who was scratched with a left abdominal injury.

History

Historical Context

After selling Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920, Boston’s Red Sox endured an 86-year “Curse of the Bambino.” In 2004 they became the first MLB team to overturn a 3-0 ALCS deficit against the Yankees, then swept the St. Louis Cardinals to claim the World Series, finally ending the long-standing drought.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six innings, allowed five hits and three runs, struck out eight, and earned the win.
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs, extending the Astros’ lead to 7-2.
The Astros played without catcher Yainer Díaz, who was scratched with a left abdominal injury.

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