Roki Sasaki’s dazzling postseason debut comes after rookie season filled with ups and downs
October 1, 2025
Roki Sasaki shined in his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, sealing their sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a flawless ninth inning in the NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. The rookie from Japan celebrated with his team after their 8-4 victory, which advanced the Dodgers to the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Sasaki’s performance included striking out two batters with 100-mph pitches. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Sasaki’s ability to handle high-pressure situations. Sasaki’s journey has seen ups and downs, including a shoulder injury earlier this year.