Roki Sasaki keeps roller-coaster season on track despite shaky start
Roki Sasaki had a challenging start but managed to secure a win for the Dodgers against the Brewers. After a rough first inning, he settled down and pitched five scoreless innings. This performance reflects his ongoing development as a young pitcher in the MLB.
- ▪Sasaki struggled through a 35-pitch first inning, giving up three runs.
- ▪He recovered to pitch five additional scoreless innings, contributing to an 11-3 victory.
- ▪Sasaki's recent outings indicate growth, as he has gone at least five innings with no more than three runs allowed in four consecutive starts.
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MLB Roki Sasaki keeps roller-coaster season on track despite shaky start By Jack Harris Published May 24, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google MILWAUKEE — Roller-coaster Roki was back on Saturday. Only this time, the Dodgers’ phenom pitcher ended things on a high. Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki labored through a 35-pitch first inning, but he settled down afterward. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps After giving up three runs in a 35-pitch first inning to the Brewers, Roki Sasaki settled down and flashed his latest sign of development. From the verge of an early disaster, he got through a five-inning start without allowing any further damage, earning the winning decision in the Dodgers’ eventual 11-3 victory.
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