Roberts Explains Yamamoto Exit in NLDS Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto leave early from NLDS Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers as manager Dave Roberts adjusted the pitching plan after a difficult outing, with relief pitchers entering to limit further damage and keep the playoff game competitive.

Roberts spoke with Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports during Game 2 and explained that several Milwaukee hitters extended at-bats before Yamamoto allowed additional damage.

"I just think that you gotta give credit to (William) Contreras, (Jake) Bauers, those guys put together great at-bats, they were spoiling really good pitches…Yeah, you gotta give credit to them, and then he hangs a breaking ball to Yelich, and I just felt I had to stop the damage there." said Dave Roberts.

Alex Vesia, Roki Sasaki, Kris Bubic and Brock Stewart entered in relief after Yamamoto's exit, according to the report. Bubic allowed a run in 0.2 innings before the Dodgers tied the game with a two-run fifth inning.

The Dodgers changed their lineup before the game following a close Game 1 loss, with Roberts adjusting his approach as the team searched for ways to contain the Brewers offense.

The game continued with Milwaukee's lineup facing a combination of Dodgers pitchers while the team evaluated its bullpen options during the playoff matchup.