The Los Angeles Dodgers broke a three-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roki Sasaki pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs and striking out four batters. Despite an initial home run given to Oneil Cruz, Sasaki demonstrated resilience by managing to stabilize his performance, which impressed manager Dave Roberts. He emphasized Sasaki's improved efficiency and ability to throw strikes, indicating that Sasaki is becoming more confident with each outing. Roberts noted it might have been Sasaki's best performance of the season regarding managing hitters and pitch selection.
Sasaki's delivery feels pretty in sync, which will help him pitch as he desires, notably if he can improve his velocity.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki's efficiency and strike-throwing ability, calling it possibly his best performance of the year.
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