The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their impressive run, overcoming the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in a 10-inning contest at home on Wednesday.
Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki made his third start of the season, tossing five innings and allowing two runs, one earned, with four strikeouts and two walks. Though he did not factor into the decision, Sasaki's performance kept the Dodgers in the game before they broke through in extra frames.
In the 10th inning, Los Angeles scored two crucial runs to seal the victory. The Rockies, despite tying the game in the ninth on a clutch hit, couldn't withstand the home team's offensive pressure.
The win improved the Dodgers' early-season record and reinforced their status as championship contenders. Sasaki, a young talent from Japan's baseball system, continues to show rapid adaptation to the MLB environment.
Next up, the Dodgers will face the same Rockies on the road in the fourth game of the series, scheduled for Thursday.
