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Yamamoto’s 100th Win Powers Dodgers’ Sweep of Mets

7/26/2026

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Summary

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The Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-3, giving pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his 100th win as he allowed one run in six innings.
Kyle Tucker hit a 392-foot home run that struck the foul pole.
Brett Baty’s misplay and Francisco Alvarez’s passed ball generated two Mets runs.
The win completed a 5-0 sweep, left the Mets at 43-62 and followed Juan Soto’s placement on injured list with a strained calf.

History

Historical Context

In 1974 Walter Alston guided the Dodgers to a franchise-record 102–60 season, anchored by ace Don Sutton and illustrating the club’s early commitment to veteran pitching. That emphasis persisted, evident when Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, signed in 2023, added to the staff in 2024, reinforcing Los Angeles’ long-standing reliance on elite starters.

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Story summary

The Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-3, giving pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his 100th win as he allowed one run in six innings.
Kyle Tucker hit a 392-foot home run that struck the foul pole.
Brett Baty’s misplay and Francisco Alvarez’s passed ball generated two Mets runs.
The win completed a 5-0 sweep, left the Mets at 43-62 and followed Juan Soto’s placement on injured list with a strained calf.

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