"The overwhelming performance of the Dodgers in this postseason has created an atmosphere in which even the famously introverted Sasaki feels comfortable joking in front of reporters. With a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, the Dodgers extended their lead in the National League Championship Series to three games to none. They improved to 8-1 in these playoffs."
"What felt like wishful thinking has become an actual roadmap to victory, with Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen taking down key outs late in the game before giving way to Sasaki, the converted starter with a 100-mph fastball and vanishing forkball. The organization's vision came together in Game 3, as the bullpen was entrusted with covering the 3 ⅓ innings that remained after starter Tyler Glasnow 's removal."
The Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series and improved to 8-1 in the playoffs. The bullpen, previously unreliable, is finding structure under manager Dave Roberts with Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen handling late outs and Roki Sasaki closing. Sasaki rebounded from a shaky Game 1 to record his third postseason save and drew strong fan support at Dodger Stadium. Starter Tyler Glasnow exited before completing the game, and the bullpen covered the final 3 1/3 innings, including a perfect eighth inning from Anthony Banda.
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