Sasaki Velocity Dip Noted Despite Solid 6-Inning Outing
Dodgers beat reporter flags Sasaki sitting more at 96 mph than recent starts, with two bases-loaded walks, though he limited damage to two runs.
Roki Sasaki's fastball velocity was lower than his recent norm, registering more 96 mph readings than usual. His command was also off, resulting in two bases-loaded walks. Despite those concerns, he allowed only two earned runs across six innings. The Dodgers beat reporter noted he continues to show start-to-start consistency overall.
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