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SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become a big league ace.
Yamamoto opened by striking out Texas Rangers All-Star Marcus Semien on six pitches, then gave up a single to Evan Carter before Wyatt Langford grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Yamamoto started the second against the defending World Series champion by striking out Nathaniel Lowe on three pitches and retiring Jonah Heim on a flyout to left.