Summary
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained a pitching decision during the National League Division Series against the Phillies. Roki Sasaki, a reliable relief pitcher, was not used initially in the ninth inning when the Dodgers led 4-1. Instead, Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia pitched before Sasaki finished the game by getting the final out.
Key Facts
- Dave Roberts is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
- The Dodgers played against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series.
- Roki Sasaki, a relief pitcher, became available in September after a rehab assignment.
- Sasaki did not start pitching in the ninth inning despite a 4-1 lead.
- Blake Treinen pitched first but allowed runs, reducing the lead to 4-3.
- Alex Vesia then pitched and faced three batters.
- Sasaki was finally called in to pitch and got the last out, ending the game.
- The Dodgers won that game against the Phillies.
