Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old right-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a strong outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing three runs in 4.2 innings pitched. Although his performance included five hits and two walks, he struck out four batters and achieved a season-high 93 pitches. Sasaki expressed optimism about his delivery during a postgame interview, emphasizing his need to increase his pitch velocity. The Dodgers also showcased a powerful offense, highlighted by home runs from Teoscar and Kiké Hernandez, as well as Shohei Ohtani’s strong comeback after a rough start to the season.
As long as I get my (velocity) up a little bit, I think I'll be able to pitch the way I want to.
The Dodgers superstar had previously gone 1-for-16.
Sasaki appears to be in the middle of finding his rhythm after a rocky start to his Major League career.
The rookie's sixth MLB outing was another step in the right direction.
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