<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-shohei-ohtani-dominance');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers star Freddie Freeman gets 100% real on Shohei Ohtani’s ‘inevitable’ performance');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Freddie-Freeman-Shohei-Ohtani.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers star Freddie Freeman gets 100% real on Shohei Ohtani’s ‘inevitable’ performance</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T07:46:21-07:00">October 18th, 7:46am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T07:46:21-07:00">October 18th, 7:46am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to their second straight World Series, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-fans-erupt-shohei-ohtani-roki-sasaki-world-series">Shohei Ohtani’s Game 4 masterpiece</a> vs. the Milwaukee Brewers might go down as the defining moment of their dominant playoff run. While the baseball world erupted in awe, it was teammate Freddie Freeman’s reaction that perfectly captured what everyone was thinking — that Ohtani’s dominance no longer surprises anyone, it’s expected.</p><p>The two-way phenom came into Game 4 mired in a slump, hitting just .103 in the postseason. By the end of the night, he had delivered one of the greatest two-way performances in MLB history, throwing six-plus scoreless innings, striking out 10, and hitting three home runs, including a 469-foot blast that left Dodger Stadium. The victory sealed a four-game sweep and propelled the club to their second straight World Series.</p><p>TNT Sports U.S. took to its official X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing the two-time NL MVP’s <a href="https://x.com/TNTSportsUS/status/1979391349016399913" rel="noopener">stunned postgame comments</a> after catching up with Lauren Shehadi.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Freddie Freeman was in disbelief at Shohei Ohtani's performance when he caught up with <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenShehadi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaurenShehadi</a> 😆 <a href="https://t.co/KkcpVZD9V1">pic.twitter.com/KkcpVZD9V1</a></p><p>— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TNTSportsUS/status/1979391349016399913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Sometimes you’ve got to check yourself and touch him to make sure he’s not just made of steel.”</p><p>“Absolutely incredible. Biggest stage, and he goes out and does something like that. It’ll probably be remembered as the Shohei Ohtani game.”</p><p>The 16-year veteran’s disbelief spoke volumes. His remarks added credibility to what many have already accepted — that Ohtani’s consistency and composure have made dominance look routine. The reaction from Freeman quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and analysts alike for perfectly summarizing a night that will be replayed for decades.</p><p>It also reinforced how rare this era of Dodgers baseball truly is, where historic individual performances merge seamlessly with a team identity built on trust, accountability, and collective excellence. The Dodgers, who will face either the Toronto Blue Jays or Seattle Mariners in the World Series beginning next Friday, are aiming to become the first back-to-back champions since the Yankees captured three straight titles from 1998 to 2000.</p><p>Beyond the moment, Freeman’s words reflected the unity and culture <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-starting-pitching-makes-wild-nlcs-history">driving the Dodgers playoff run</a>. Even amid superstardom, humility and respect define this clubhouse. As L.A. prepares for a shot to repeat as champions, the veteran’s awe underscored what makes this team different — greatness that feels inevitable, but never taken for granted.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman gets 100% real on Shohei Ohtani’s ‘inevitable’ performance

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-home-run-nlcs-game-1');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers star Freddie Freeman breaks down his 15th career home run in NLCS Game 1');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Freddie-Freeman.jpg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers star Freddie Freeman breaks down his 15th career home run in NLCS Game 1</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-13T21:43:34-07:00">October 13th, 9:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-13T21:43:34-07:00">October 13th, 9:43pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers leaned on experience and composure to take Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks in large part to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-winning-2-games-philadelphia">Freddie Freeman</a>. The veteran first baseman delivered a game-changing solo home run in the sixth inning, breaking a tense scoreless tie and giving the Dodgers the momentum they needed in a 2-1 victory.</p><p>Freeman’s homer marked the 15th of his postseason career, extending his streak to six consecutive Octobers with at least one long ball. It was a vintage moment from one of baseball’s most reliable hitters, whose swing has consistently come through under pressure. After the win, Freeman joined MLB Network’s Abby Labar to discuss the approach behind the blast.</p><p>MLB Network took to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) posting the two-time World Series champion <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetwork/status/1977942663224504635" rel="noopener">speaking with</a> Abby Labar following the Dodgers’ tight Game 1 win.</p><p>“Freddie Freeman hit his 15th career #Postseason home run tonight! The @Dodgers slugger chatted with @abbylabar_ after tonight’s NLCS Game 1 victory.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Freddie Freeman hit his 15th career <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Postseason?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Postseason</a> home run tonight!</p><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dodgers</a> slugger chatted with <a href="https://twitter.com/abbylabar_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abbylabar_</a> after tonight's NLCS Game 1 victory. <a href="https://t.co/ZYGzUn1ble">pic.twitter.com/ZYGzUn1ble</a></p><p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1977942663224504635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>On the home run at-bat, Freeman broke down his thought process with typical precision.</p><p>“I had a good swing on my second at-bat… got to two strikes… he had front door two-seamer earlier… figured he had gone cutters away… started looking in… I knew I had top spin because there’s a curveball… thought I hit high enough to get it out.”</p><p>The 2020 NL MVP with the Atlanta Braves also praised teammate Blake Snell for his dominant outing, noting that his command and confidence on the mound set the tone for the Dodgers’ Game 1 victory.</p><p>“That’s the name of the game right there, eight strong innings… he’s been doing since came off of IL… starting pitching has been pretty much amazing for last two months… he was able to throw the change up to right handed hitters just had everything going tonight.”</p><p>For the Dodgers, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-freddie-freeman-walks-off-yankees-grand-slam-bomb-in-game-1-world-series">Freeman’s blast wasn’t just another highlight</a> — it was a reminder of how leadership and experience can shift a series. His presence at the plate continues to anchor the lineup and inspire confidence as the team looks ahead to Game 2.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman breaks down his 15th career home run in NLCS Game 1

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He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-reveal-play-won-la-game-2-vs-phillies">Los Angeles Dodgers are undefeated through four games</a> in the 2025 MLB postseason. That is quite an achievement for the reigning World Series champions, especially when considering the fact that they played their first two games in the National League Division Series in one of the most notorious baseball territories in the league.</p><p>Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers humbled the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Game 1 and Game 2 of the series via scores of 5-3 and 4-3, respectively. Now the Dodgers fly back home for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, where they will look to complete a sweep of the Phillies.</p><p>But before that, Freeman opened up about <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetwork/status/1975383858934850041" rel="noopener">how tough it was to perform in Philly</a>, where the Dodgers <a href="https://www.mlb.com/stats/team/ops/division-series" rel="noopener">hit just .194</a> in two games in the postseason.</p><p>“To get two in this environment is obviously massive… This is a really hard place to play [as a visitor],” the former National League Most Valuable Player told reporters during the postgame press conference (h/t the MLB Network).</p><p>The Dodgers passed the test in Game 2 amid an entertaining pitching duel between Los Angeles’ Blake Snell and Philadelphia’s Jesus Luzardo. The game was scoreless in the first six innings before Luzardo blinked first as Kike Hernandez hit a slow roller that Trea Turner couldn’t get home fast enough to beat Teoscar Hernandez.</p><p>Snell was locked in the entire time he was on the mound. In six innings of work, he gave up zero runs and just one hit to go along with four walks while collecting a total of nine strikeouts. The Dodgers’ bullpen ran into some trouble as Emmet Sheehan, and Blake Treinen combined for three earned runs on five hits before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-compliment-roki-sasaki">Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki extinguished the fire</a> with the former earning a hold and the latter a save.</p><p>The Dodgers can reserve their spot in the NL Championship Series as soon as this coming Wednesday when they will get the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto while the Phillies will start Aaron Nola in a do-or-die scenario for Philadelphia.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets 100% real on winning 2 games in Philadelphia

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Rebilas-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman gives ultimate compliment to Roki Sasaki</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-06T22:56:23-07:00">October 6th, 10:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-06T22:57:13-07:00">October 6th, 10:57pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to find strength in their depth — and rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki is the latest example. After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-roki-sasaki-freddie-freeman-save-dave-roberts-questionable-late-game-move">Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies</a> in Game 2 of the NLDS, veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman delivered one of the highest compliments a young player could receive.</p><p>Dodger Blue, a popular fan page for the team, took to its X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share a video of Freeman praising Sasaki for <a href="https://x.com/DodgerBlue1958/status/1975413318665056370" rel="noopener">the impact he’s had</a> this postseason.</p><p>“He looks so good on the mound now, so confident. Even when he gets the outs, you can just tell, almost looked like he knew he was going to get it done.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Freddie Freeman is confident in Roki Sasaki "every time." <a href="https://t.co/2tHCoB6j0Z">pic.twitter.com/2tHCoB6j0Z</a></p><p>— Dodger Blue (@DodgerBlue1958) <a href="https://twitter.com/DodgerBlue1958/status/1975413318665056370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>For a player of Freeman’s pedigree — a World Series champion, MVP, and respected clubhouse leader — those words carry serious weight. The endorsement highlighted the trust Sasaki has quickly built and how the right-hander’s calm demeanor has impressed veterans in a pressure-filled postseason environment.</p><p>The rookie joined the Dodgers from Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines prior to the 2025 season. Despite missing time with a shoulder issue, the 23-year-old flashed elite potential with a fastball that consistently touches 100 mph and a devastating splitter that has baffled hitters. In limited action, his maturity and command have stood out as much as his raw stuff.</p><p>Freeman’s public confidence in Sasaki reinforces the Dodgers’ belief in their balanced roster — one where veteran leadership blends seamlessly with emerging talent. For Los Angeles, the rookie’s composure represents the organization’s commitment to developing players capable of performing on the game’s biggest stage.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-roki-sasaki-creates-own-mlb-club-after-game-2-save">Sasaki’s rise also reflects how the Dodgers’ scouting</a> and player development continue to excel on the international stage. His quick adjustment from Japan’s professional leagues to the intensity of Major League Baseball underscores both his adaptability and the organization’s long-term vision for sustained success, setting a strong example for future international prospects.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman gives ultimate compliment to Roki Sasaki

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He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, The Needle Drop, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After watching his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-fans-react-blake-snell-nlds-game-2">pitchers take care of business for much of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies</a> in the NLDS, Dave Roberts thought his lead was safe enough to divert from recent trends and go with Blake Treinen over <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-roki-sasaki-appears-closer-dave-roberts-wont-tell-you">Roki Sasaki as his closer</a>.</p><p>Technically a save situation up 4-1, the Dodgers just needed three outs to close out the contest, but Treinen, one of the Dodgers’ most inconsistent pitchers during the regular season, has been anything but a sure thing when the ball is in his hands. Treinen was hammered early on, with Alec Bohm singling on three pitches, JT Realmuto doubling on five, and Nick Castellanos making the play of the game with a chopper out to left-center field, scoring two and improbably getting a safe call at second base thanks to a minor gaffe from Tommy Edman.</p><p>Fans understandably were upset, as even two outs from Alex Vesia didn’t get the Dodgers out of their game, but with NL batting title holder Trea Turner going up to the plate, Roberts made it right, putting Sasaki into the game to close things out.</p><p>Taking the mound for only his second career save oppotunity, including the first time he’s ever pitched with runners already on the diamond at the MLB level, Sasaki took care of business, throwing a ball on a 84 mph splitter outside before getting Turner to ground out on a 99 mph four-seamer up the middle for the final out, even if Freddie Freeman <a href="https://Twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1975371379093741733" rel="noopener">had to really stretch out get it</a>.</p><p>Should Treinen be allowed to pitch for the Dodgers again in 2025, especially since hitters have clearly figured his stuff out? That’s a matter of debate, but when it’s the ninth inning, he should be sitting in the locker room in street clothes, as that inning should belong to Sasaki for the foreseeable future.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">That's a W! <a href="https://t.co/LpSq2n0g3o">pic.twitter.com/LpSq2n0g3o</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1975371379093741733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
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2025 SEASON STATS
BA	HR	RBI	OPS	SB
.217	0	0	0.637	0

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