"Starting pitching has led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 record thus far in the postseason, but Roki Sasaki has provided a significant boost out of the bullpen as well. After the rookie converted two saves over a three-day span in the National League Division Series, Sasaki pitched three perfect innings in Game 4 to help eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies."
"Then with the Dodgers holding a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series, they again turned to Sasaki after Blake Snell delivered eight spectacular innings. However, the right-hander faltered for the first time in the postseason. He allowed his first walks and earned run of the playoffs after 5.1 near-perfect innings heading into Game 1 of the NLCS."
""We've identified that. I don't know the answer. We'll see how today goes," manager Dave Roberts said. "But it's one of those things that we're still in sort of uncharted territory with him. We're still gathering information. "He's doing everything he can to stay ready and be ready and be productive. But it's something that's certainly on our radar. I don't think it would be fatigue, or if it's mechanical, but it may be a combo, like most things are.""
Starting pitching has produced a 7-1 postseason record for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Roki Sasaki also contributing key bullpen innings. Sasaki converted two saves over a three-day span in the NLDS and threw three perfect innings in Game 4 to help eliminate Philadelphia, not allowing a baserunner in the eighth through 10th innings. The Dodgers used Sasaki again in NLCS Game 1 after Blake Snell's eight innings, but Sasaki allowed his first walks and earned run of the playoffs. His control slipped and his fastball velocity dropped slightly: Monday averaged 98 mph and topped at 99.3 mph versus a 99.5 mph average and 100.7 mph max against the Phillies. The team is monitoring the situation while Sasaki remains willing to pitch on short rest.
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