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Dodgers' Rookie Closer Roki Sasaki Set for Game 4

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Dodgers announced that Roki Sasaki, the rookie closer, will be available for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Los Angeles leads 3-0 and aims to sweep.
Sasaki has a 1.29 ERA this postseason with six appearances and three saves, and this will be his first time on consecutive days.
The Dodgers' pitching staff has allowed only three runs in the series so far.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets, once considered underdogs, achieved a historic upset by winning the 1969 World Series against the 109-win Baltimore Orioles, clinching their first championship in franchise history. This victory marked the first time an expansion team won a World Series, highlighting the significance of strong pitching, as exemplified by Tom Seaver's postseason performance with a 2.06 ERA.

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Story summary

The Dodgers announced that Roki Sasaki, the rookie closer, will be available for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Los Angeles leads 3-0 and aims to sweep.
Sasaki has a 1.29 ERA this postseason with six appearances and three saves, and this will be his first time on consecutive days.
The Dodgers' pitching staff has allowed only three runs in the series so far.

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