Yamamoto bests Darvish in a landmark showdown as Dodgers defeat Padres 2-0 to advance to the NLCS.

LOS ANGELES — In a significant playoff encounter between two Japanese-born pitchers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto emerged victorious over Yu Darvish as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Friday night. This win propelled the Dodgers into the National League Championship Series.

Yamamoto showcased an impressive performance, restricting the Padres to just two hits across five innings before being substituted after throwing 63 pitches. This Game 5 was especially notable as it marked the third meeting between these rivals in the NL Division Series within a span of five years.

The Dodgers found their offensive spark with notable home runs from both Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández, securing a decisive victory in this crucial game. Following this triumph, Los Angeles is set to face the New York Mets, led by Pete Alonso, in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series commencing on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

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