Sun Apr 13 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Dodgers Cruise to Victory Over Cubs, Fueled by Yamamoto and Edman
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to Dodger Stadium and returned to their winning ways, defeating the Chicago Cubs 3-0 Friday night for their tenth consecutive home victory. The win snapped a recent road slump and extended their home winning streak dating back to last season’s NLCS.
Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dominant, pitching six scoreless innings, striking out nine batters while allowing just two hits and one walk. His performance lowered his season ERA to an impressive 1.23. Yamamoto’s splitter was particularly effective, accounting for 30% of his pitches and generating seven of his eleven swings and misses. He attributed his improved splitter control to increased confidence this season compared to last.
The Dodgers offense broke through in the bottom of the sixth. Teoscar Hernández singled, and Freddie Freeman, returning from injury, was hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second. Tommy Edman then blasted a three-run home run, projected at 423 feet, to give the Dodgers the lead. Edman downplayed the homer, emphasizing his improved approach at the plate rather than intentional power hitting.
The Dodgers bullpen, receiving a much-needed rest thanks to Yamamoto’s length, shut the door on the Cubs in the final three innings. Kirby Yates, Blake Treinen, and Tanner Scott combined for three scoreless, hitless innings, preserving the victory. Manager Dave Roberts praised Yamamoto’s performance, highlighting its crucial role in giving the bullpen a break at the start of a busy homestand.
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