Sasaki delivers third straight quality outing for LA
The Dodgers righty continued his strong second-half run against Seattle, exiting after 5.1 innings and 90 pitches with the lead intact.
Roki Sasaki posted 5.1 innings, allowing 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and 3 walks while striking out 7 batters on 90 pitches. His 39% CSW% reflects continued swing-and-miss ability. Sasaki was pulled after facing the Mariners lineup a third time, when Randy Arozarena doubled in a run and Cal Raleigh drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 5-2. Jack Dreyer entered and worked out of the jam.
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