'Was an ace through 5 innings…' Yamamoto collapses in final start of first half, will miss All-Star Game

LA Dodgers' ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto faltered in his final start before the All-Star break, surrendering a significant number of runs in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Japanese pitcher, who had been dominant through the first five innings of the July 12 game at Dodger Stadium, ultimately took the loss.

Yamamoto's performance saw him give up multiple hits and runs in the sixth inning, leading to a 2-9 defeat for the Dodgers. This outing marked a disappointing end to the first half of the season for the highly anticipated pitcher, who had shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency.

Following his difficult outing, it was announced that Yamamoto would not be participating in the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The decision comes as a blow to fans who were eager to see the talented pitcher represent the Dodgers on the national stage.

The Dodgers will now look to regroup and address their pitching concerns as they head into the second half of the season. Yamamoto's performance raises questions about his readiness for the demands of the MLB season, despite his considerable talent.