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Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki reacts after pitching a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki reacts after pitching a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki (11) reacts after throwing a scoreless ninth inning to earn save in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki (L) shakes hands with catcher Will Smith after throwing a scoreless ninth inning to earn save in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Baseball: Buffaloes vs. Marines

Orix Buffaloes closer Yoshihisa Hirano pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Lotte Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in the city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on April 3, 2025, en route to earning the 250th save of his Nippon Professional Baseball career.

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Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2

STORY: Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match STORYLINE: Chinese women's field hockey team beat its New Zealand counterpart 5-2 in the Women Hockey World Pro League 2022-23 match held on Sunday in Wellington, New Zealand. China had a brilliant start to the game, spending the opening five minutes in and around the Black Sticks' circle. They earned an early penalty corner as well, but the ball wasn't stopped cleanly at the top of the circle and the opportunity was missed. Gu Bingfeng's low shot opened the scoring for China in the ninth minute, as her low shot hit the post defender's foot and led to a penalty stroke. A penalty corner by Gu at the beginning of the second quarter forced a fantastic save by Brooke Roberts, diving low to her right as China searched for a second goal to increase their cushion. New Zealand's first score came in the 20th minute, when Olivia Merry

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Uehara notches 22nd save as Red Sox beat Yankees

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 1, 2014. Uehara retired all three batters to mark his 22nd save as the Red Sox won 4-3.

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Uehara notches 22nd save as Red Sox beat Yankees

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (R) and teammate Mike Napoli celebrate after beating the New York Yankees 4-3 at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 1, 2014. Uehara retired all three batters in the ninth inning to mark his 22nd save.

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Red Sox pitcher Uehara

ARLINGTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara celebrates his ninth save in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on May 11, 2014. The Red Sox won 5-2.

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Red Sox pitcher Uehara

ARLINGTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara exchanges high-fives with teammates after recording his ninth save in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on May 11, 2014. The Red Sox won 5-2.

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Red Sox pitcher Uehara

ARLINGTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on May 11, 2014. Uehara recorded his ninth save as the Red Sox won 5-2.

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Uehara saves 17th game

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara (R) embraces catcher David Ross after pitching a perfect ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 3, 2013. Uehara marked his 22nd consecutive game without allowing a run and earned his 17th save as the Red Sox won 2-1.

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Uehara notches 10th save

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Koji Uehara pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 3, 2013. Uehara pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 10th save in the Red Sox's 5-2 win.

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Yankees pitcher Rivera

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera acknowledges fans after pitching in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 23, 2013. Rivera got his 32nd save of the season and his 640th career save. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Yankees pitcher Rivera

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 23, 2013. Rivera got his 32nd save of the season and his 640th career save. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Fujikawa notches 1st save in majors

PITTSBURGH, United States - Photo shows Kyuji Fujikawa of the Chicago Cubs pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of their season-opening game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2013. Fujikawa picked up his first major league save with two pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 win.

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Fujikawa notches 1st save in majors

PITTSBURGH, United States - Photo shows Kyuji Fujikawa of the Chicago Cubs pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of their season-opening game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2013. Fujikawa picked up his first major league save with two pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 win.

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Uehara saves

ARLINGTON, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 16, 2012. Uehara recorded his first save in two years, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth of a 2-1 victory.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase waves to fans after picking up his 250th career save against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. Iwase threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase pitches in the nine inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. Iwase threw a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his 250th career save as the Dragons beat the Fighters 5-3.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase (L) shakes hands with manager Hiromitsu Ochiai after picking up his 250th career save following the team's 5-3 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. The left-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Iwase reaches 250th saves milestone

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase shakes hands with catcher Motonobu Tanishige after picking up his 250th career save following the team's 5-3 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on June 16, 2010. The left-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning, making him the third pitcher in Japanese baseball history to reach the plateau in his 658th game.

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Japan's Pacific League opens 2010 season

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions starting pitcher Hideaki Wakui throws the ball to Lotte Marines leadoff batter Tsuyoshi Nishioka in the first inning at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on March 20, 2010, the opening day for the 2010 season of the Pacific League. Wakui struck out 11 and allowed one run on seven hits before Brian Sikorski pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for the save as the Lions won 2-1.

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Orioles' Uehara plays in preseason game

SARASOTA, United States - Baltimore Orioles right-hander Koji Uehara (R) bumps fists with catcher Craig Tatum after picking up a save during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 14, 2010, at Sarasota, Florida. Uehara threw a scoreless ninth as the team edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3.

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Orioles' Uehara plays in preseason game

SARASOTA, United States - Baltimore Orioles right-hander Koji Uehara throws the ball during the ninth inning of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 14, 2010, at Sarasota, Florida. Uehara picked up a save as the team edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3.

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Red Sox's Saito earns this season's 2nd save

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Takashi Saito pitches against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston April 26. Saito earned this season's second save as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Saito earns this season's 2nd save

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Takashi Saito pitches against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston April 26. Saito earned this season's second save as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Saito earns his first save against Orioles

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Takashi Saito pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of their game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 19. Saito allowed a run before finishing for his first save of this season.

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L.A. Dodgers' Saito earns season's first save

SAN DIEGO, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers closer Takashi Saito pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on April 6. Saito earned his season's first save as the Dodgers won 3-2.

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Red Sox Okajima earns his fourth save against Indians

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox Hideki Okajima of Japan pitchers in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston on May 29. Okajima earned his fourth save of the season as the Red Sox won 4-2.

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Okajima closes out as Red Sox top Yankees

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Hideki Okajima of Japan pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston on April 20. Okajima allowed no hits, struck out one and walked a batter en route to his first career save in the major league as the Red Sox won 7-6.

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Saito gets 24th save as Dodgers secure playoff spot

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Takashi Saito celebrates with champagne after throwing a perfect ninth inning for his 24th save as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 to clinch a playoff berth on Sept. 30.

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Rangers beat Mariners 5-4

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers closer Akinori Otsuka posts his 23rd save as he escaped a two-on jam in the ninth after allowing a hit and a walk against the Seattle Mariners in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 12. The Rangers beat the Mariners 5-4. (MLB)

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Otsuka strikes out Iguchi in earning 10th save

CHICAGO, United States - Texas Rangers closer Akinori Otsuka shouts in reaction after stricking out compatriot Tadahito Iguchi in pitching a scoreless ninth inning for his 10th save of the season in the team's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 2. (MLB)

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White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)

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White Sox's Takatsu earns his 4th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Whites Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 10. Takastu struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn his fourth save of this season. The Whites Sox won 3-2. (MLB)

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Hasegawa notches 13th save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Shigetoshi Hasegawa notches his 13th save of the season after taking over the mound in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Seattle won by 3-1. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Hasegawa marks 11th save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners close Shigetoshi Hasegawa pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning of a game at Sefeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 12. Hasegawa earned his 11th save of the season as the Mariners won 3-1. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Hasegawa marks 10th save

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees closer Shigetoshi Hasegawa pitches against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 10. Hasegawa earned his 10th of the season as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)

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(2)Ichiro goes 2-for-4 as Mariners edge Yankees 2-1

NEW YORK, United States - Ichiro Suzuki (L) and Shigetoshi Hasegawa celebrate after the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 9. Hasegawa pitched his 24th consecutive inning without an earned run to pick up his ninth save of the season. (MLB)

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Mariners' Hasegawa notches 7th save

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Shigetoshi Hasegawa pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 22. Hasegawa earned his seventh save of the season as the Mariners won 10-8. (MLB)

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Hasegawa marks his first save of season

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa gets the final two outs in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Qualcomm Stadium on June 21, marking his first save of the season.

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Sasaki marks ninth save

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (R) celebrates with catcher Ben Davis as he came on in the ninth and posted his ninth save in a game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis on May 31. (MLB)

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Mariners' Sasaki notches season's 8th save against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royal at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on May 28. Sakaki marked his eighth save of this season as the Mariners won 5-2. (MLB)

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(1)Sasaki earns 1st save

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning before earning his first save this season against the Texas Rangers on April 4. The Mariners beat the Rangers 6-4 at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Sasaki notches his 35th save of the season

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Network Associates Coliseum on Sept. 15. Sasaki earned his 35th save of the season as the Mariners won 6-3. (MLB)

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Mariners closer Sasaki notches season's 31st save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki reacts after striking out two in the ninth inning to notch his 31st save of the season in a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field on Aug. 18. The Mariners won 5-2. (MLB)

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Sasaki collects 28th save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (L) celebrates with catcher Dan Wilson after pitching a perfect ninth inning to collect his 28th save of the season in a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field on July 31. (MLB)

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Sasaki notches 27th save against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki beams after pitching two-thirds of a scoreless ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field on July 30 to mark his 27th save of the season. (MLB)

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Ichiro hitless as Seattle retakes AL lead

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki (R) and Kazuhiro Sasaki (L) celebrate after the Seattle Mariners beat the Anaheim Angels 3-1 at Safeco Field on July 27 to retake the American League West lead. Sasaki pitched a perfect ninth inning to notch his 26th save of the season. Ichiro went hitless to lower his batting average to .358. (MLB)