Roki Sasaki made a striking debut in the Cactus League for the Dodgers, demonstrating significant talent by throwing 99 mph and striking out five batters in three scoreless innings. Despite initial jitters that led to a single and a hit batter, he settled in quickly, using his splitter to achieve eight whiffs. The Dodgers plan to manage his pitching schedule carefully, allowing him to pitch once a week similar to his routine in Japan. Overall, this debut has sparked excitement around his potential in the coming season.
Sasaki came out throwing 99 mph and kept hitters off-balance, striking out five over three scoreless innings, showcasing impressive skills with his splitter and slider.
Despite a shaky start with first-game jitters, Sasaki rebounded to escape a jam and delivered an exciting performance, indicating great potential for the season ahead.
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