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Dodgers might have found a postseason closer in Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki
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ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Just in time to make a run at a second consecutive World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers might have found their closer.
Los Angeles turned to rookie countryman Roki Sasaki to fill the role of shutdown reliever.
A little slice of playoff history was a perfect way to win Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been willing to let it fly with Sasaki early in these playoffs.
The Dodgers knew it would take time to build trust with Sasaki before he became a legitimate option in the ninth.