Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki threw a career-high five innings against the Chicago Cubs in his fourth Major League start Saturday night.
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Sasaki allowed four hits, one earned run, and two walks. During his 81-pitch outing, the right-hander threw three strikeouts.
The Dodgers were down 1-0 when Sasaki exited the game. The 23-year-old had given up a home run to Michael Busch.
In the third inning, Andy Pages made a leaping catch at the wall to save Sasaki from a potential Busch grand slam.