Sasaki Hits Fastest MLB Pitch, but Dodgers Lose Game
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost a key game in their playoff series, which is now tied at one win each.
Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki came into the game as a relief pitcher, meaning he entered after the starting pitcher left. He pitched two innings without allowing any runs, a strong performance under pressure.
During the game, Sasaki also threw the fastest pitch of his MLB career so far. This showed his improving form since joining Major League Baseball.
Despite Sasaki's strong relief work, the Dodgers were unable to hold on and suffered a narrow defeat, losing by a close score.
Shohei Ohtani also took part in the game. Whenever he came up to bat, the crowd responded with loud excitement, showing how popular he remains with fans.
Something unusual also happened in the stands. Two fans sitting behind home plate drew attention from people watching, and their reactions became a talking point online afterward.
With the series now tied one game to one, both teams will need strong performances in the coming games to advance. Fans are paying close attention to how the Dodgers respond after this setback, especially given Sasaki's growing role on the pitching staff.
Vocabulary4 words
- Dodgers
- a well-known baseball team from Los Angeles
- playoff series
- a set of important games played to decide a winner
- relief pitcher
- a pitcher who takes over during a game
- narrow defeat
- a loss by a very small difference
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1. They lost narrowly 2. He threw his fastest MLB pitch so far 3. False
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The Los Angeles _____ have lost a key game in their playoff series.
The series is now tied at _____ win each.
Japanese star pitcher Roki _____ came into the game as a relief pitcher.
He pitched two innings without allowing any _____.
Sasaki also threw the _____ pitch of his MLB career so far.
Despite his strong relief work, the Dodgers suffered a narrow _____.
Shohei _____ also took part in the game.
Whenever he came up to _____, the crowd responded with excitement.
Two _____ sitting behind home plate drew attention from viewers.
The series is now tied one game to _____.
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