Roki Sasaki Shows Growth as Dodgers Pitcher in Recent Starts

Los Angeles Dodgers right‑hander Roki Sasaki has posted his best start of the season against the Angels, allowing one run on four hits with eight strike‑outs in seven innings during a 10‑1 win. In his next outing against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sasaki pitched five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and four strike‑outs. After an early three‑run inning, he settled down and delivered four consecutive scoreless frames.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he is "impressed" with Sasaki’s development, highlighting the pitcher’s increasing confidence and ability to adjust mid‑game. Sasaki now has an ERA of 4.93 over nine starts and has limited opponents to three runs or fewer in six of his last seven outings, reversing early‑season doubts about his role in the rotation. The Dodgers remain atop the NL West despite a recent loss, while the Brewers continue their recent winning streak in the NL Central.