Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made history in NLCS Game 2, delivering one of the most dominant postseason performances in franchise history. The Japanese superstar struck out 12 batters over seven shutout innings, silencing critics after a rocky Game 1.
But what truly stole the spotlight came after the game — a playful moment between teammates.
As reporters surrounded Yamamoto in the clubhouse, Kiké Hernández yelled across the room:
“You’re so nasty as a brunette!!”
The room erupted in laughter, and fans online couldn’t get enough.
The joke refers to Yamamoto’s recent decision to dye his hair darker before the series — a small change that apparently brought big luck.
Dodgers fans are loving the team’s chemistry and light-hearted energy as they push toward another World Series berth. Yamamoto’s confidence, combined with his elite control and devastating splitter, has made him a postseason hero overnight.
As one fan tweeted:
“Forget superstition — the brunette era is here to stay.”
With the series now tied, the Dodgers head back to Los Angeles with momentum and swagger — and maybe a new lucky hair color.