Yamamoto Gets Final Regular-Season Start as Dodgers Host Padres
The short version
- Dodgers host Padres Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his final regular-season start for LA
- Yamamoto is 2-1 vs. San Diego this season with three runs allowed in 20 innings
- Robbie Ray starts for the Padres with a 5.22 ERA in eight starts since the trade deadline
- TV: SportsNet LA; radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)
Los Angeles turns to Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday night against San Diego, with Robbie Ray starting for the Padres at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers continue their series against the Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his final start of the regular season for Los Angeles, opposed by San Diego left-hander Robbie Ray.
Yamamoto heads into the outing in strong form, having pitched seven innings in each of his three September starts. His average of 6.63 innings per start leads the majors this season. Against the Padres this year, he is 2-1 with three runs allowed over 20 innings, striking out 22 while walking six.
Ray, acquired by San Diego at the trade deadline from San Francisco, has had a rough stretch since joining the Padres in August. He owns a 5.22 ERA and a 5.86 xERA across eight starts, with 31 strikeouts and 26 walks in 39 2/3 innings.
Wednesday's game will be televised on SportsNet LA. Radio coverage is available on AM 570 in English and KTNQ 1020 AM in Spanish.