Roki Sasaki’s best MLB start leads Dodgers to series sweep of Angels
Roki Sasaki delivered an impressive performance in his best MLB start, leading the Dodgers to a 10-1 victory over the Angels. He pitched seven innings, allowing only one run and achieving a career-high eight strikeouts without any walks. This win completed a series sweep for the Dodgers and showcased Sasaki's progress as a reliable starter amidst the team's pitching injuries.
- ▪Sasaki pitched seven innings, allowing one run and striking out eight batters.
- ▪He achieved a career first by not walking any batters during the game.
- ▪The Dodgers scored two runs in the second inning and added five more in the fourth to secure the win.
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MLB Roki Sasaki’s best MLB start leads Dodgers to series sweep of Angels By Jack Harris Published May 17, 2026, 6:47 p.m. ET Over the last several weeks, Roki Sasaki has been making minor improvements. On Sunday at Angel Stadium, it finally led to impressively tangible results. William Liang-Imagn Images In a 10-1 win over the Angels, Sasaki delivered a seven-inning, one-run gem that helped the Dodgers complete a decisive weekend sweep in this three-game Freeway Series, easily turning in the best start of his young MLB career. It was the first time as a big leaguer that the 24-year-old phenom pitched past the sixth inning. He not only set a personal high with eight strikeouts but also did so while walking zero batters, another career first as a starter in the majors.
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