The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series after a tense 2–1, 11-inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday at Dodger Stadium in front of 50,563 fans. The game ended on an error-filled walk-off by the Philadelphia Orion Kerkering in the 11th.

Nonetheless, it was Los Angeles rookie Roki Sasaki who stole the spotlight. Manager Dave Roberts brought Sasaki in during the eighth inning, replacing a red-hot bullpen. Facing a strong Phillies lineup, the 23-year-old recorded three flawless innings, striking out two and allowing no hits or walks. His best pitch topped 100 mph, generating a groundout against Alec Bohm, and he relied heavily on his splitter, throwing it 11 times.

Dodgers closer Alex Vesia, who pitc

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