2025年10月14日，美國職棒大聯盟（MLB）國聯冠軍賽（NLCS）第二戰中，洛杉磯道奇隊以5比1擊敗密爾瓦基釀酒人隊，在客場連勝兩場後昂首返回洛杉磯，距離晉級世界大賽又近一步。這場比賽的主角無疑是日本王牌投手山本由伸與「二刀流奇蹟」大谷翔平，他們用實際行動證明「求牛棚不如求己」的真理——在季後賽最需要穩定與信任的時刻，王牌投手挺身而出，用完美的表現守下勝利。

山本由伸此戰狀態極佳，全場投出111顆球，完投9局僅失1分，送出7次三振，成為繼2004年何塞·利馬（José Lima）之後，道奇首位在季後賽投出完投勝的投手。唯一的失分發生在首局，釀酒人隊年輕外野手傑克森·喬里奧（Jackson Chourio）敲出一發陽春全壘打，讓道奇一度落後。但山本迅速調整節奏，從第二局起徹底封鎖對手打線，以精準的控球與犀利的曲球壓制對方打者，全場僅被敲出4支安打。這場比賽不僅展現他對局勢的掌控力，更體現出他在季後賽壓力下的冷靜與成熟。

打線方面，大谷翔平在前幾場陷入低潮後，終於在本場比賽找回手感。七局上半，他擊出一支帶有一分打點的安打，幫助道奇將比分擴大，同時也完成了個人在季後賽的第一次盜壘成功。這支安打不僅是大谷近四場比賽以來的首支安打，也是國聯冠軍賽的第一分打點，象徵他重新進入比賽節奏。大谷的貢獻穩定球隊的攻勢，也為山本提供足夠的支持火力。

道奇整體打線此役火力全開，共攻下五分，展現出穩定的團隊攻守平衡。賽後主教練接受訪問時表示：「今天山本的表現讓全隊充滿信心，這是一場真正意義上的王牌之戰。」球迷也紛紛在社群媒體上留言讚嘆，稱這是道奇隊「久違的經典季後賽勝利」。

這場比賽的勝利，不僅讓道奇隊在系列賽中取得2比0的領先，也讓球隊找回整體士氣。山本的完投與大谷的回溫象徵著道奇兩大日籍球星在關鍵時刻聯手扛起球隊的希望。對球迷而言，這不僅是一場比賽的勝利，更像是一場日式職人精神的展現——冷靜、專注、堅持到底。

On October 14, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5–1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), taking a commanding 2–0 series lead before heading back to Los Angeles. The game’s heroes were undoubtedly Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who together proved that “relying on yourself is better than relying on the bullpen.” In the most crucial stage of the postseason, the Dodgers’ stars rose to the occasion and delivered an unforgettable performance.

Yamamoto was simply dominant. Throwing 111 pitches across nine innings, he struck out seven and allowed just one run, earning a complete-game victory — the first postseason complete game by a Dodgers pitcher since José Lima in 2004. His only blemish came in the first inning, when Brewers’ rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio hit a solo home run. After that, Yamamoto settled down and completely shut the Brewers’ offense, giving up only four hits for the rest of the game. His pinpoint control, command of off-speed pitches, and calm demeanor under pressure showcased why he’s considered one of the best pitchers in baseball.

Offensively, Shohei Ohtani rediscovered his rhythm after several quiet games. In the top of the seventh inning, he hit an RBI single to extend the Dodgers’ lead and later stole a base, marking both his first hit in four games and his first RBI of the NLCS. His timely hitting and aggressiveness on the bases provided the offensive spark the Dodgers needed.

The Dodgers’ lineup as a whole came alive, scoring five runs and giving Yamamoto strong support. After the game, the team’s manager praised the performance, saying, “Yamamoto gave us exactly what we needed — confidence and control. This was a true ace performance.” Fans celebrated on social media, calling it one of the most inspiring postseason wins in years.

With this victory, the Dodgers took a 2–0 lead in the NLCS, putting themselves in a strong position to advance to the World Series. Yamamoto’s complete-game gem and Ohtani’s resurgence symbolized the strength and discipline of Japanese baseball — precision, composure, and relentless determination — perfectly embodied in this crucial postseason moment.