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Roki Sasaki, Freddie Freeman Rescue Dave Roberts After Dodgers’ Costly Bullpen Gamble

Dodgers manager Roberts chose Treinen over Sasaki to close Game 2 of the NLDS, risking a 4-1 lead. After Treinen allowed two runs, Sasaki entered with runners on and forced Turner’s groundout—Freeman stretching for the final play. It marked Sasaki’s first MLB save opportunity, sealing the win and strengthening his claim as Los Angeles’ new ninth-inning weapon.