Ohtani's pitching leads Dodgers to Game 1 win despite 4 strikeouts at the plate

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has led the Dodgers to a 5-3 win over the Phillies in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. On Saturday night, Ohtani struck out nine over six innings, despite striking out four times at bat. Teoscar Hernández hit a crucial three-run homer to rally the Dodgers. Ohtani and Roki Sasaki made history as the first Japanese-born starter and reliever to earn a win and save in the same postseason game. Ohtani faced intense pressure from Phillies fans but focused on pitching to secure the victory. The Dodgers have a day off before Game 2 on Monday.

Kirk homers twice as Blue Jays end playoff skid by thumping Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of ALDS

TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home

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