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Roki Sasaki Falters as Dodgers Drop Third Straight
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Francisco Giants 9-3, marking their third consecutive defeat. Roki Sasaki struggled in the sixth inning, contributing to the loss despite Mookie Betts' return.
Key points
- Dodgers lost to Giants 9-3
- This marks the Dodgers' third straight loss
- Roki Sasaki struggled in the sixth inning
- Mookie Betts returned to the lineup
- Blake Snell's return delayed Sasaki's start
Los Angeles DodgersSan Francisco GiantsMookie BettsRoki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to write a new story with the return of Mookie Betts back and a newly shifted starting lineup.
It proved to be faulty as the Dodgers fell to the rival San Francisco Giants by a 9-3 final. That win secured the series opener and handed the Dodgers their third straight loss.
Roki Sasaki Spoils Best Start in Sixth Inning Collpase
The only way from here is up.
It had been nine days since we last saw Roki Sasaki toe the mound for the Dodgers, all due in part of Blake Snell returning to the starting rotation and pushing Sasaki's start date from Saturday to Monday.
In his last start, he went six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals and gave up three earned runs with four strikeouts. Plenty of upside was presented in that outing as he was working around his new splitter grip.
Fast forward to the series opener against the Giants and it was shaping up to be the best outing Sasaki has had as a starter.
Despite running into some early trouble in the third inning, facing a bases-loaded situation and two outs, he managed to escape the inning unscathed.
From then on out, Sasaki dug his heels and would retire the next eight consecutive batters with his velocity remaining consistent throughout.
Q&A
Why did the Dodgers lose to the Giants?
The Dodgers lost to the Giants 9-3 due to a poor performance by Roki Sasaki in the sixth inning and overall team struggles.
How many games have the Dodgers lost in a row?
The Dodgers have lost three consecutive games.
What impact did Mookie Betts have on the game?
Mookie Betts returned to the lineup, but his presence could not prevent the Dodgers from losing to the Giants.
What caused Roki Sasaki's delayed start?
Roki Sasaki's start was delayed due to Blake Snell returning to the starting rotation, pushing Sasaki's start from Saturday to Monday.
