"I was able to find the mechanics, so I think that really worked out."
"Sasaki pitched 8.2 innings in the preseason, allowing 15 earned runs and walking 15 batters, resulting in an atrocious ERA of 15.58."
"Even in a loss, Sasaki's strong outing backs up the faith placed in him by team leadership."
"Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Sasaki's troubles, noting that the standard needs to be better."
Roki Sasaki had a strong outing, allowing only one run in over four innings against the Cleveland Guardians. This performance marked a significant improvement from his spring training struggles, where he had an ERA of 15.58. Sasaki's mechanics improved, leading to four strikeouts and nine whiffs on 78 pitches. Despite the Dodgers' loss, team leadership remains optimistic about his potential. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Sasaki's past troubles but emphasized the need for improvement and the importance of evaluating performance beyond spring training.
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