Roki Sasaki struggles in fifth inning against White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki experienced command issues during his outing against the Chicago White Sox on June 12, 2026. Although he started strong, striking out three batters, he lost control in the fifth inning. Sasaki allowed a walk and a single that tied the game at 2-2 and subsequently conceded two more runs before being removed with a line of 4.1 innings pitched, seven hits, and seven earned runs. Blake Treinen replaced Sasaki and allowed additional runs, complicating the Dodgers' efforts. Despite the setback, Sasaki displayed several promising aspects, including increased velocity on his pitches and a high percentage of strikes. The Dodgers continue to assess his progression as the season unfolds.

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