He allowed four hits, including a single when facing one last batter in the top of the fifth inning, and struck out four while walking two batters.<\/p>\n
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Reliever Tanner Scott, however, didn\u2019t allow that runner to make it home.<\/p>\n
Of Sasaki\u2019s 78 pitches, 45 were strikes, including nine whiffs. That total figure was a little below the 90-pitch limit imposed by manager Dave Roberts<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Dodgers, however, provided no run support, and Sasaki left the game with his squad down 1-0.<\/p>\n How Has Roki Sasaki Been Playing in 2026?<\/p>\n Sasaki\u2019s performance was a big step up from his outings in spring training.<\/p>\n He pitched 8.2 innings in the\u00a0preseason, allowing 15 earned runs and walking 15 batters throughout his appearances. His ERA was an atrocious 15.58 in the preseason<\/a>, though Monday\u2019s performance resulted in a much improved ERA of 2.25.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n That\u2019s a lot closer to Sasaki\u2019s dominant fall 2025.<\/p>\n After returning from that shoulder injury, Sasaki \u201cbecome the team\u2019s surprise closer in the playoffs, posting an 0.84 ERA in nine appearances with three saves and two holds,\u201d as detailed by Jack Harris of The California Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n What do the Dodgers Think of Roki Sasaki\u2019s Performance?<\/p>\n![\"Mar](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f4cb8a1a933c282a131a7a715ad5eb7b.jpeg\"\/)
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