The Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a nail-biting 14-11 victory, showcasing a high-scoring match marked by ineffective pitching. Dodger's Roki Sasaki struggled notably during his eighth start, lasting just 4+ innings and allowing five runs, with no strikeouts. Manager Dave Roberts pulled him after noticing a lack of sharpness and command, especially with his fastball, clocking in much lower than usual. This continued poor performance raises concerns over Sasaki's future effectiveness until he resolves issues with his key pitch, which has the lowest whiff rate among qualified MLB pitchers.
"I just felt tonight he was laboring from the outset. You could tell by facing 20 hitters and not one strikeout. Guys were taking really good swings."
"The primary issue for Sasaki continues to be his fastball. Once a pitch that sat in the range of 98-101 mph in Japan, Sasaki's fastball average during his latest outing was just 94.9 mph."
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