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Yamamoto fires 4-hitter and Ohtani leads offense as Dodgers top Yankees 8-2 in 1st game of twinbill
By Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 3 min read
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI double in the third inning and an RBI single i...
Key takeaway Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI double in the third inning and an RBI single in the eighth, when the Dodgers sent 11 batters to the plate and broke it open with five runs charged to Yankees reliever Jake Bird.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
While the Dodgers' win over the Yankees has significant implications for the national baseball scene, San Antonio fans may be more interested in how this performance affects the larger landscape of Texas baseball. With the Dodgers improving to a major league-best 63-36, their success may draw attention away from local Texas teams, potentially affecting attendance and interest in San Antonio's own minor league affiliates. Furthermore, the Yankees' struggles, including being outscored 65-24 in their last 10 home games, may lead to changes in their roster or coaching staff, which could have a ripple effect on the entire league, including teams with connections to the San Antonio area. As the season progresses, San Antonio baseball fans will be watching to see how these developments impact the sport locally.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI double in the third inning and an RBI single i...
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