Sasaki gets save in exhibition baseball series

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (R) and battery mate Bengie Molina of the Anaheim Angels share their delight on Nov. 3 after the major league all-stars beat their Japanese counterparts 8-5 at Tokyo Dome in the opener of an eight-game exhibition baseball series. Sasaki, a former Yokohama BayStars closer and Japan's all-time saves leader, earned the save after working one inning of perfect relief for the visitors.

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