Roki Sasaki showcases strong relief performance for Dodgers against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered a dominant relief outing against the San Francisco Giants on September 25, 2026. He pitched a clean inning, recording two strikeouts, and did not allow any hits or walks, needing just 14 pitches. Sasaki's performance marks his second outing as a reliever after returning from the injured list due to a finger blister. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Sasaki's improved fastball and overall pitching, noting the depth of the bullpen with multiple reliable options available.
- •Sasaki recorded two strikeouts and no hits or walks in one inning.
- •His fastball averaged 100 mph, above his season average.
- •This was Sasaki's second outing as a reliever in 2026.
- •Manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki's improvement and confidence.
- •Dodgers are leveraging a deeper bullpen with multiple reliable arms.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki’s Dodgers Bullpen Transformation Continues With Dominant Outing
"Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered another impressive relief outing against the San Francisco Giants in his new role.
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