Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on the verge of achieving a rare pitching feat when a “brutal” missed call by the umpire changed everything. Described as “not even close,” the error prevented him from securing an immaculate inning and sparked widespread criticism.

In a pivotal showdown, the San Francisco Giants capitalized on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s struggles to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers. This victory brings the Giants into a tie with the Dodgers atop the National League West standings, intensifying the division race.