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Roki Sasaki and Reid Detmers shine in pitching duel over the weekend

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:43 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Roki Sasaki and Reid Detmers shine in pitching duel over the weekend
Summary

Roki Sasaki and Reid Detmers engaged in an impressive pitching duel, with Sasaki throwing seven shutout innings and Detmers pitching six shutout innings. The performances illustrated both pitchers' strong runs. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are set to play games in Las Vegas this week, creating a potentially high-scoring environment. Additionally, several players, including Bobby Witt, Dylan Cease, and Byron Buxton, are dealing with injuries but may return soon, impacting lineup decisions for fantasy players in Week 12.

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  • •Roki Sasaki recorded seven shutout innings with ten strikeouts.
  • •Reid Detmers pitched six shutout innings with six strikeouts.
  • •Athletics will play in Las Vegas, a hitter-friendly venue.
  • •Bobby Witt left a game with knee soreness; status uncertain.
  • •Dylan Cease expected to return to Blue Jays rotation this week.
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  • 2:43 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy baseball weekend takeaways: Roki Sasaki surges, Bryce Miller flashes ace upside
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