Yoshinobu Yamamoto reveals ‘dirty word’ from Dodgers teammate saved NLDS outing

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Grant Young

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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto relied on a "dirty word" from teammate Kiké Hernández during a crucial moment in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Braves. In the fifth inning when the bases were loaded, Hernández whispered this word to Yamamoto, who then struck out two consecutive batters to end the threat. Following the game, Yamamoto acknowledged the impact of Hernández’s words but declined to reveal what was said, calling it a "very dirty" word that inspired him on the mound.
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Story summary

Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves in NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers at Truist Park. Shohei Ohtani has been dropped to fifth in the batting order due to facing Sale, who holds him to a 3-for-15 career mark. Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces Sale in what is expected to be a pitcher's duel. Braves vs. Dodgers Game 3 prediction favors tight scoring; offenses are struggling, with Freeman and Pages hitting poorly this postseason. DirectTV offers free five-day trial to watch the game on FS1 at 6 p.m. ET. Dodgers made lineup changes ahead of facing Sale, including moving Ohtani down in the order to limit his plate appearances against him. Odds: Dodgers (-110) favored by some betting sites. Offenses are carrying "frozen bats," limiting scoring potential. Yamamoto (1.77 ERA on road this season) and Sale (1.96 ERA over final 24 starts) both have strong late-season performances. TV Channel: FS1, Free Trial Livestream Option Available. Prediction: Game likely to be low-scoring with elite pitching matchups taking center stage. Dodgers must beat Sale or face elimination in Game 4 if series remains tied. Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-1 in postseason) and Braves' Chris Sale (1-3 career playoff record) square off for crucial NLDS matchup. Best Bet: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110, FanDuel). Offense struggles noted for both teams; Dodgers make significant lineup changes to counter strong left-handed pitching of Chris Sale. Fans can watch via DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel at scheduled time. TV and Livestream Options available, including directv.com offer with no upfront cost for five-day pass. Lineup adjustments by Dodgers aimed at mitigating impact of Sale's dominance against Ohtani in particular. Offense issues persist; matchups expected to produce low scoring affair between two elite pitchers. Game 3 Key Players: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale, setting up critical showdown for series lead. Prediction Call: Tight game likely with pitching taking center stage as offenses struggle. Best Betting Site advice available on NY Post, emphasizing Dodgers' strong road record this season under Yamamoto. Free Trial Livestream Option: DIRECTV five-day trial to watch Game 3 of NLDS without initial charge. Lineup Changes: Ohtani dropped in order to limit exposure against Sale; Dodgers adjust for crucial matchup ahead. Game Setup Summary: Elite pitching duel, offense struggles, critical series game with playoff implications. Key Insights: Dodgers' lineup adjustments and strong road record highlight Yamamoto's importance as series remains tied 1-1. Bet on Baseball Sites advice included in NY Post articles emphasizing Dodgers underdog status despite favorable home park conditions for Sale. Prediction Analysis: Low scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, setting stage for crucial NLDS showdown between elite starters. Game Prediction and Strategy Insights: Emphasizes Dodgers' strategic adjustments and strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense. TV Options Reminder: DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel available to watch critical Game 3 of NLDS matchup. Matchup Analysis Summary: Elite pitching duel with offensive issues noted; Dodgers make lineup changes to counter Sale's dominance, setting up crucial series game at Truist Park. Game Day Tips and Advice: Emphasizes strategic adjustments by Dodgers, strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in critical NLDS matchup. Key Betting Insights: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take series lead. Best Bet Reminder: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110) with strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in crucial NLDS Game 3 showdown. Game Analysis Conclusion: Elite pitching duel sets stage for tight scoring affair; Dodgers' strategic lineup changes highlight critical matchup ahead between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale. Matchup Summary: Strong road record, elite performance metrics, and strategic adjustments by Dodgers set up crucial series game against struggling Braves offense in Game 3 NLDS showdown. Prediction Final Call: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take decisive 2-1 lead in critical NLDS matchup.

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New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 30 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe the exact same baseball game between the Dodgers and Braves on October 7, 2026, focusing on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance against Chris Sale in Game 3 of the NLDS.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 3% hedged 1 of 36 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Braves on October 7, 2026.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 26 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance in a specific game on October 7, 2026, where he struck out 10 batters and the Dodgers won 3-1 against the Braves in Game 3 of their NLDS series.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 3 of 37 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe Kiké Hernández's performance and impact in Game 3 of the NLDS between Dodgers and Braves on October 7, 2026.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 9 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominant performance in Game 3 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves on October 7, 2026.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 15% hedged 2 of 13 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance in Game 3 of the NLDS on October 7, 2026, where he pitched a 3-1 victory for the Dodgers against the Braves.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 14 📰 publisher trust 66
“The articles describe different games in the NLDS series between the Dodgers and Braves, not the same specific incident.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 1 of 14 📰 publisher trust 66
“The articles describe different games in the NLDS series, with Article A covering Game 1 and focusing on Tarik Skubal's performance, while Article B covers Game 3 and focuses on Yoshinobu Yamamoto.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 29 📰 publisher trust 66
“The articles describe different games and events within a postseason series, not the same specific incident.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 38 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance against Chris Sale in Game 3 of the NLDS on October 6, 2026.”

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Who wrote this

Grant Young
111 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 I would hope that they see it as, ‘Oh, yeah, that’s just what people do here, but we’re good.’
🔮 Yamamoto and the Dodgers’ day might have ended differently if not for a vulgar intervention from Kiké Hernández.
🔮 This Padres fan may have gone viral, but the Tatis Jr. close-up probably won’t help her dating prospects.
🔮 At least the NFL is willing to admit when they’re wrong.
🔮 The 28-year-old running back is currently on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after being charged with one count of battery and one count of criminal damage to property after prosecutors alleged he roughed up a woman, identified as “ANM,” at his home in Wisconsin in May.
🔮 Mahomes might have to muster a response to Crosby’s moaning allegations.
🔮 The fan is calling Beer “bad” in the sense that she’s physically attractive while calling “Herbert” bad in the traditional, underperforming sense. Chargers fans were entering the season with hopes that Herbert could get two rings over the next year, one when getting married to Beer and one for winning the Super Bowl.
🔮 And no San Francisco fan will have a problem with how Purdy dresses as long as he keeps donning his 49ers jersey and performing at an NFL MVP-caliber level each weekend.
🔮 Fans will hope that Kellie makes another Instagram post during Game 3 on Tuesday, since it seems to be a good luck charm for her husband.
🔮 Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Lakers this offseason, and is expected to play a key role for the team this upcoming season.
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Topics

Braves Dodgers Game 3 Japanese NLDS

Subjects

Yamamoto PERSON · 6× Hernández PERSON · 5× Dodgers ORG · 4× Braves ORG · 2× Athletic ORG · 1× Chris Sale PERSON · 1× Japanese NORP · 1× Kiké Hernández PERSON · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s PERSON · 1×

Narrative

The Athletic’s Katie Woo wrote an article on Tuesday night that included an anecdote from Yamamoto about when Hernández (who homered in the 3-1 win) and Dodgers catcher Will Smith made a mound visit after the Braves loaded the bases in the fifth inning.
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🔮 Yamamoto and the Dodgers’ day might have ended differently if not for a vulgar intervention from Kiké Hernández.

Claims (11 extracted, 3 hedged)

The Dodgers relied on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s pristine postseason pedigree in a critical game once again on Tuesday. asserted
Dodgers → rely → Tuesday
The 28-year-old Japanese hurler outdueled Braves ace Chris Sale in a pivotal Game 3 of the NLDS, throwing seven innings, giving up one earned run and totaling 10 strikeouts. asserted
hurler → outduele → strikeouts
Los Angeles secured a 3-1 win to go up 2-1 in the best-of-five series. asserted
Angeles → secure → series
Yamamoto and the Dodgers’ day might have ended differently if not for a vulgar intervention from Kiké Hernández. uncertain
day → end → Hernández
The Athletic’s Katie Woo wrote an article on Tuesday night that included an anecdote from Yamamoto about when Hernández (who homered in the 3-1 win) and Dodgers catcher Will Smith made a mound visit after the Braves loaded the bases in the fifth inning. asserted
Braves → write → inning
Hernández could be seen whispering something to Yamamoto at the end of the discussion, prompting a nod from the pitcher. uncertain
Hernández → see → pitcher
Yamamoto clearly took inspiration from whatever Hernández said, as he got two straight groundouts to end the inning. asserted
he → take → inning
After the game, Yamamoto said Hernández used a “dirty word.” asserted
Hernández → say → word
He wouldn’t shed light on what this word was, only reiterating that it was “very” dirty. asserted
it → shed → light
Hernández’s “dirty word” may never become public knowledge. uncertain
word → become → ?
But whatever it is, Dodgers fans are happy Yamamoto now knows it. asserted
Yamamoto → know → it
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