What is Roki Sasaki's pitch limit for his first start?

Roki Sasaki has been given a 90-pitch limit for his first start of the season.

How did Roki Sasaki perform in spring training?

Sasaki struggled in spring training, allowing 15 runs and 15 walks in 8.2 innings.

What is significant about the Dodgers' Japanese pitchers?

The Dodgers are set to start three Japanese-born pitchers in three consecutive games for the first time.

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Dodgers Limit Sasaki to 90 Pitches in Debut

31 Mar

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Roki Sasaki will start his season with a 90-pitch limit.
Sasaki struggled significantly during spring training with a high walk rate.
The Dodgers will start three Japanese pitchers in consecutive games.

Dodgers Limit Sasaki to 90 Pitches in Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has imposed a 90-pitch limit on pitcher Roki Sasaki for his season debut on Monday. Sasaki endured a challenging spring training, allowing 15 runs and 15 walks over 8.2 innings, though he did record 12 strikeouts. Despite these struggles, the team believes Sasaki has the potential to succeed as a starter.

Roberts acknowledged Sasaki's spring performance "hasn't been great" but emphasized that the focus is now on his regular season performance. If Sasaki falters, Justin Wrobleski is prepared to piggyback his outing. The Dodgers are also making history by starting three Japanese pitchers in consecutive games as they begin a series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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