Japanese MLB pitcher, Dodgers star
The Dodgers rally to beat the Orioles 6-5 in a walk-off at Chavez Ravine. Roki Sasaki has a strong outing, pacing fastballs near 100 mph and showing growth with breaking balls; Dalton Rushing delivers the decisive hit in the ninth after a tense late game. Betts commits an error that almost breaks the no-hitter, but the Dodgers persevere.
The Dodgers have been invited to the White House, marking back-to-back championships with President Trump in a Rose Garden ceremony. The event underscores ongoing debates over sports-politics, as some players opt out and critics push for refusals amid immigration concerns. The visit follows the team’s 2025 title and is part of a broader tradition that now faces renewed scrutiny.