Roki Sasaki struck out a career-high 10 batters over seven shutout innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Angels 1-0 on June 5, 2026, in a dominant pitching performance that showcased the young right-hander’s remarkable growth this season.
Quick Facts
- Sasaki recorded 10 strikeouts, breaking his previous career high of 8
- The Dodgers’ lone run came via a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth
- Sasaki threw 98 pitches with 72 strikes across 7 scoreless innings
- His dominant outing marks the fourth consecutive strong start for the pitcher
Sasaki’s performance against the Angels was nothing short of electric. The 22-year-old pitcher commanded all four of his pitches, with his splitter and slider proving particularly devastating to opposing hitters. He issued just two walks while allowing only two hits, keeping the Angels completely off the board through seven innings.
The pitching duel remained scoreless through regulation until the Dodgers broke through in the bottom of the ninth. Freeman’s walk-off hit gave Los Angeles the 1-0 victory, allowing Sasaki to earn the win despite the narrow margin.
Roki Sasaki strikes out career-high 10 in Dodgers’ 1-0 win
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This outing continues Sasaki’s remarkable ascent over the past month. In his last four starts, he has compiled 26 strikeouts to just five walks, demonstrating the kind of consistency and dominance that made him one of Japan’s elite pitchers before joining the Dodgers. His career-high 10 strikeouts represent a significant milestone for the young pitcher, who has steadily raised his ceiling with each appearance.
Sources
- MLB — Confirmed Sasaki’s career-high 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers’ 1-0 victory
- Reddit (r/baseball) — Documented the final line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R/ER, 2 BB, 10 K with 98 pitches
- X (DodgersNation) — Provided game details and Sasaki’s career-high strikeout achievement
