Yoshinobu Yamamoto Retires 20 Straight After Leadoff Homer

Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 20 consecutive New York Mets batters during a start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14, 2026.

The streak began after the second batter of the game. Yamamoto had previously allowed a leadoff home run to Francisco Lindor, but following that play, he did not allow another Mets hitter to reach base until the seventh inning.

Game Performance and Statistics

Yamamoto finished the outing with seven innings pitched, allowing one earned run on two hits. He recorded one walk and seven strikeouts, while registering 22 whiffs over 94 pitches.

A notable defensive sequence occurred in the fourth inning. After Jorge Polanco hit a ground ball, Freddie Freeman made a high throw to first base. Yamamoto executed a well-timed leap to catch the ball and secure his foot on the bag to complete the out.

Impact on Standings

The Los Angeles Dodgers provided enough offensive support to secure the victory. The result extended the New York Mets’ current losing streak to seven games.

The performance was described as Vintage Yamamoto by reporting outlets following the ace’s ability to recover from the early home run to dominate the remainder of his start.