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Dodgers Catcher Gives Roki Sasaki More Tough Love After Rough Outing
- Sasaki struck out six but walked five, lasting four innings with two runs allowed against the Rangers.
- Dalton Rushing urged Sasaki to attack hitters and get ahead to improve counts.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the team wants Sasaki to pitch five innings or more.
- Sasaki's 2026 season started with inconsistency but has elite potential.
- The Dodgers are evaluating the best role for Sasaki moving forward.
- Sasaki faced a high bases-loaded challenge and attempted adjustment in counts.
- Sasaki’s ERA stood at 6.23 with 15 strikeouts in 13 innings at the time of the outing.
- Roberts emphasized longer starts as part of Sasaki’s progression.
- Sasaki previously pitched in a bullpen role before becoming Dodgers closer in the playoffs.
- The article is written by Valentina Martinez, a baseball writer for On SI.
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