Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered five runs in the first inning and posted the worst performance of his MLB career during a loss to the Brewers Monday.

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto couldn't make it out of the first inning as the team's midseason slump continued against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta dominated the Los Angeles Dodgers during a series-opening 9-1 victory.

The Brewers optioned Vaughn to Triple-A Nashville after the trade, then recalled him prior to Monday's series opener in Milwaukee. It was his first major league game since May 21. The home run came in his first at-bat.

Facing the Brewers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto couldn't stop the bleeding for the Dodgers, who are coming off a sweep and dealing with injuries.

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named an MLB All-Star for the first time on Sunday. On Monday, he posted his worst outing of the season. The Milwaukee Brewers chased Yamamoto two outs into his start while tagging him with five runs — three of them earned — during an entire run through the order.

Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto share a strong bond. The Japanese duo's friendship was on show after the three-time MVP teased the Dodgers hurler.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was shelled for five runs, three earned, over 2/3 inning for his shortest start in Major League Bas