The matchup at Dodger Stadium highlighted the talents of pitchers Paul Skenes and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Skenes, a local talent, showcased his skills with nine strikeouts in a scoreless outing, outperforming his previous encounters against the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts praised Yamamoto, labeling him the best pitcher in the NL. Skenes acknowledged his improved performance, noting the challenge posed by quality hitters, particularly emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments when facing teams like the Dodgers multiple times. The game featured notable moments, including Freddie Freeman's doubles and Shohei Ohtani's struggle at the plate.
"Executed better," Skenes said of the start compared to his two prior instances of facing the Dodgers last season. "You saw it today with a lot of the hits that they got... they're really good hitters."
"This is where baseball gets really fun, I think, to find different ways to get them out," Skenes said of repeated matchups against the Dodgers.
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