Loki Sasaki (24, LA Dodgers), who once had a reputation as a "genius pitcher" in Japan, has finally declared his first major league victory. It was an impressive victory in seven games since his first start.
The Dodgers had an away game against its home team Atlanta at Touruist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dodgers put Sasaki on the mound as its starting pitcher on the day. It was his seventh start of the season. He had lost one game and posted an ERA of 3.55 before the game.
Sasaki allowed six hits (one homer) and three runs (three earned) during a total of five innings on the day. He allowed two walks, but struck out four. However, he pitched too many times.
He threw a total of 98 pitches on the day, 56 of which passed the strike zone. Although he stabilized as the game progressed, he wasted his strength on the mound until the fourth inning when the number of pitches in every inning exceeded 20.
While Sasaki allowed three runs in five innings, the Dodgers' lineup led 7:3 by scoring one run in the second inning, two runs in the third inning and four runs in the fourth inning. In particular, Shohei Ohtani, who started as the first designated hitter, made three hits and one RBI in four at-bats, including a solo shot in the third inning, lightening his teammate Sasaki's shoulders. Shortstop Mookie Betts, the second batter, also helped Sasaki with "multi hits + one RBI."
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer at the top of the eighth inning when his team was leading 7:3, enabling Sasaki to become the winning pitcher. Dodgers won the game 10:3, and Sasaki won the game for the first time since advancing to the Major League. It was an impressive win in seven games. 토토사이트