Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a so-so pitching outing during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, resulting in a no-decision for him. Despite striking out six and walking two, Yamamoto allowed four runs on five hits in 5-2/3 innings. The Giants' Luis Matos hit a three-run homer against Yamamoto, shifting the game's momentum in favor of San Francisco briefly, while Heliot Ramos later broke a sixth-inning tie with an RBI single.

Reflecting on his performance, Yamamoto expressed that although he delivered many good pitches, he struggled to contain the Giants' offense when necessary. Fortunately, the Dodgers secured the win in extra innings, allowing Yamamoto to find some solace in the outcome. Shohei Ohtani, who returned to the lineup after a brief absence due to back tightness, played a pivotal role in the victory, going 2-for-5 with an RBI, including a crucial infield single in the fifth inning. The game saw an additional highlight at Oracle Park when Will Smith's two-run double in the 10th inning helped the Dodgers seal their win.

In a separate game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs showcased an impressive performance on the mound despite his team's 2-0 loss to the Braves. Imanaga, a left-hander, pitched five scoreless innings, managing to lower his major league-best ERA to 0.96. Despite yielding seven singles and issuing three walks, Imanaga navigated the game with precision, striking out eight batters while preventing any runs from scoring.