Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled against the San Francisco Giants, receiving minimal support from the Dodgers' offense, which only managed two runs. Despite his efforts, the team could not break their three-game losing streak.
Key points
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched against the San Francisco Giants
Dodgers scored only two runs during the game
Yamamoto's performance was impacted by lack of offensive support
Dodgers extended their losing streak to four games
Eric Haase hit two home runs for the Giants
Los Angeles DodgersSan Francisco GiantsYoshinobu YamamotoEric Haase
May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fifth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase (18) runs the bases after hitting his second one run home run of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fifth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase (18) runs the bases after hitting his second one run home run of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The World Series MVP was aiming to help the Dodgers break out of their three-game losing streak, though the offense failed to come alive during his start.
He only got two runs and three hits from the Dodgers in terms of support, meaning he was going to need to be perfect for a win.
Through the first eight batters, it looked like Yamamoto was on his way to a gem, getting out all eight in clean fashion, but it was the No. 9 hole hitter, Eric Hasse, who got hold of a pitch and hit it out of the park.
Q&A
What were Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stats against the Giants on May 12, 2026?
The specific stats for Yoshinobu Yamamoto against the Giants are not detailed, but he faced challenges due to limited offensive support.
How did the Dodgers perform offensively during Yamamoto's start?
The Dodgers scored only two runs and provided three hits during Yamamoto's start against the Giants.
What impact did Yamamoto's performance have on the Dodgers' losing streak?
Yamamoto's performance was not enough to prevent the Dodgers from extending their losing streak to four games.
Who hit home runs for the Giants against the Dodgers?
Eric Haase hit two one-run home runs for the Giants during the game against the Dodgers.
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May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fifth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase (18) runs the bases after hitting his second one run home run of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts during the fifth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase (18) runs the bases after hitting his second one run home run of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
It was one of two home runs for Hasse, who ended up hitting another off Yamamoto the second time around.
Additionally, the only other errant pitch came against Harrison Bader, who has been slumping hard with a .136, who got on the board with a home run.
Yamamoto, other than the three home runs, only gave up six hits, but ended up being charged with five runs, with the other two coming on the two base-runners that he stranded.
Blake Trenein came in and surrendered two hits that cashed both in and added for good measure.
The positives for Yamamoto
It will be hard for someone as self-critical as Yamamoto to see much progress, but his stuff looked sharp, and he seemed to tighten up his pitching delivery, allowing him to gain more control.
Additionally, he avoided any first-inning damage, which tends to be a bugaboo for Yamamoto. He threw six different pitch types in the first to avoid it, and the approach paid off.
He got 30 called strikes and whiffs out of 93 pitches, showing that his stuff was indeed better.
When is Yamamoto’s next start?
His next start should come on Monday against the San Diego Padres. It will be a series opener against a divisional rival, who are poised to be the Dodgers’ biggest competition for the National League West.
If he keeps sharpening his stuff as the season progresses, Yamamoto is still poised for a serious Cy Young push.
