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Roki Sasaki Makes Japanese Baseball History in Dodgers’ NLDS Win Over Phillies

Dodgers rookie Sasaki became the first Japan-born pitcher to throw three or more hitless relief innings in a postseason game, a feat even Shohei Ohtani hasn’t achieved. Entering in the eighth, the 23-year-old struck out two and allowed no runs in the 2-1 win. “I’m really glad I’m healthy and able to perform,” Sasaki said.