Roki Sasaki shows potential as Dodgers playoff starter option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Roki Sasaki pitched effectively for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Baltimore Orioles on June 19, 2026, allowing two runs over 5 ⅔ innings. Despite a rough outing in Chicago prior, Sasaki displayed improved control, averaging nearly 99 mph with his fastball. The Dodgers rallied to win the game 6-5. With the postseason approaching, Sasaki's performance suggests he could become a viable starting option if other pitchers are unavailable.
- •Sasaki pitched five scoreless innings before surrendering two runs.
- •He averaged close to 99 mph with his fastball during the game.
- •The Dodgers' victory came from a ninth-inning comeback.
- •Sasaki focuses on improving pitch consistency and performance in later innings.
- •His recent performance may secure him a playoff starting role.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki becoming a playoff option for Dodgers — to start
"What would have sounded like pure fantasy just a month ago is shaping into an actual possibility.
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