Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki cites mechanical adjustment as leading factor for solid outing versus Phillies

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies - Source: Imagn
Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch against the Phillies (Imagn)

Young Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki, after two underwhelming starts, made a solid start against the Philadelphia Phillies in the team's 3-1 win against the latter on Saturday.

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Sasaki posted a productive four-inning output. He gave up just one earned run on three hits, two walks with four strikeouts. This was a stark contrast to his previous outing, where he was under tremendous pressure and was rattled by opposing batters.

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"I felt like I was really able to work with my mechanical adjustments and everything really came together in this outing," said Sasaki through interpreter Will Ireton. (0:33-0:36)

Sasaki spoke to the media after the Dodgers picked up a slim win against the Phillies. When asked about whether the changes were just about the mechanical approach or also his mindset, Sasaki replied (1:58-2:11):

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"It was more mechanical based rather than mindset. I felt like last time around, I did want to throw strikes, but I couldn't. [So] I really worked on the mechanical side of the game and felt that I was able to do that today."

The 23-year-old came under heavy criticism during his prior start against the Detroit Tigers. Sasaki was pulled after getting overwhelmed when he threw just 32 strikes in 61 pitches. After he was pulled, he was seen crying in the dugout.

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Dodgers overcome Phillies on the road

The Dodgers avenged their first loss of the season at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies when they won the following fixture, 3-1. In what was a low-scoring affair, the reigning champions handed Phillies starter Aaron Nola his second loss of the season after the latter surrendered home runs to Kike Hernandez and Michael Conforto.

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Philly opened the scoring in the first inning when Alec Bohm's groundout drove in Kyle Schwarber. However, Hernandez hit a two-run shot to left field to give the visitors the lead. Then in the sixth inning, Michael Conforto put the game away with a solo home run of his own to move the scoreline to 3-1.

The two teams will square off once again for Game 3 of their four-game set on Sunday, April 6, at 1:35 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are set to start Tyler Glasnow on the mound opposite lefty Christian Sanchez.

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
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