"You got to be able to take down innings and be able to make adjustments sooner, because I know that there's some things that he was working through tonight, but when you're in the middle of a game, you got to find a way to adjust quicker, and that's something that's probably part of the learning curve for him."
"I'm not worried about the results. More of, I think for me, as I'm talking, I think more of just being able to make in-game adjustments sooner, because you're not always going to have your best stuff."
Roki Sasaki pitched 3.1 innings against the Royals, allowing two runs on four hits with four walks and five strikeouts. His fastball reached 99.5 mph and averaged 98 mph, demonstrating strong stuff despite early-season velocity inconsistencies. However, command issues plagued his outing, as he threw only 38 strikes out of 71 pitches. He walked three consecutive batters in the third inning and allowed a two-run homer to Luca Tresh in the fourth. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Sasaki's impressive velocity but emphasized the need for quicker in-game adjustments and improved efficiency, noting this represents part of the learning curve for the Japanese pitcher.
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