Roki Sasaki Slated to Start Game 2 of Tokyo Series After Dominant Dodgers Debut
Briefly

Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old international pitcher, made a memorable Cactus League debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out five batters and allowing only two hits in three scoreless innings. His standout performance has heightened expectations for his major league debut in Japan, projected to be against the Chicago Cubs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki's diverse pitching arsenal, particularly his challenging splitter, while Sasaki expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness before finding focus on the mound. As the Dodgers prepare for the season, Sasaki is certainly a player to watch.
Sasaki's stellar debut showcased his potential as he struck out five batters in three innings, leaving fans excited for his future with the Dodgers.
Manager Dave Roberts expressed amazement at Sasaki's performance, highlighting the variety and difficulty of his pitches, particularly the 'hard' splitter that perplexes hitters.
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