""I think the thing that stands out is, he limited the damage. Once he exited the game, we were still in a good position to win the game. That was important. He didn't let it spin out of control.""
""So that's something that I talked to him about, and challenging him to, when you take the baseball, we're trying to go five innings or more. So I think that's kind of the next progression for him, to be consistently able to do that.""
""Roberts previously expressed his pleasure seeing Sasaki get through five innings against the Nationals despite not having his best stuff. He saw it as a step in the right direction for the 24-year-old, showing growth in his mentality.""
Roki Sasaki's third start of the 2026 season displayed both strengths and weaknesses. He limited the Texas Rangers to one hit with runners in scoring position and achieved a career-high of six strikeouts. However, he exited after four innings, failing to build on previous progress. Manager Roberts emphasized the importance of Sasaki going deeper into games to support the bullpen. Despite the challenges, Roberts noted Sasaki's ability to limit damage and showed optimism for his growth and development as a pitcher.
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