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Dodgers' Yamamoto praises catcher's 'eyes' for high ABS success rate

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance, striking out nine batters over 6.1 innings but did not factor in the decision as the Dodgers bullpen faltered.
  • The Dodgers eventually won 5-4 in extra innings thanks to a walk-off single by Tommy Edman.
  • Yamamoto praised his catcher, Hunter Feduccia, for his high success rate with the ABS challenge system, which he believes significantly aided his pitching.

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto showcased his talent on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings and recording nine strikeouts. Despite his strong outing, he was unable to secure his 13th win of the season as the bullpen allowed the Pirates to tie the game, forcing extra innings.

The Dodgers ultimately clinched a 5-4 victory in the 10th inning when Tommy Edman hit a walk-off single. Yamamoto's performance marked his 18th quality start of the season, tying him for second most in Major League Baseball. His earned run average now stands at a respectable 2.61.

Following the game, Yamamoto expressed his confidence in his catcher, Hunter Feduccia. With regular catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing sidelined, Feduccia has been a frequent partner behind the plate for Yamamoto. The Japanese pitcher specifically highlighted Feduccia's proficiency with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, noting his high success rate in challenging umpire calls. "I trust him a lot and feel comfortable pitching," Yamamoto said, adding, "And his ABS success rate is very high, it really helped me a lot."

I trust him a lot and feel comfortable pitching. And his ABS success rate is very high, it really helped me a lot.

— Yoshinobu YamamotoPraising his catcher Hunter Feduccia's effectiveness with the ABS challenge system during his start.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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