Overview
- Klein delivered four scoreless innings on 72 pitches with five strikeouts as the Dodgers’ final bullpen option, earning the victory.
- He joined the roster about a week earlier to replace Vesia, and Dodgers relievers marked Vesia’s No. 51 on their caps in support.
- Sandy Koufax congratulated Klein in the clubhouse, and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia lauded his postseason debut on social media.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Yoshinobu Yamamoto was warming for a potential 19th inning and that Miguel Rojas would have pitched if needed.
- With no automatic runner in postseason extras, the marathon taxed both bullpens, and October roster rules allow Klein to remain active despite the heavy workload.