Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels
Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers has shown significant improvement in his pitching performance. He achieved a career-high seven innings with eight strikeouts in a recent game against the Los Angeles Angels. This marks a turning point in his career as he begins to realize his potential after a challenging rookie season.
- ▪Sasaki pitched a career-high seven innings of four-hit ball in a 10-1 victory over the Angels.
- ▪He recorded a career-best eight strikeouts with no walks during the game.
- ▪Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted that Sasaki is gaining confidence as a big league pitcher.
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