Guardians End Dodgers' Perfect Start; Sasaki Shows Promise
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LOS ANGELES. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Monday as Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings and Cleveland scored three runs in the seventh; Dodgers' offense managed two ninth-inning runs but fell short, ending Los Angeles' 3-0 season start.
The loss ended the Dodgers' early unbeaten run and left questions about Roki Sasaki's command despite his 99.5 mph fastball and a new cutter; Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki can build confidence from this start as the team evaluates rotation decisions this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Mid-March: Roki Sasaki struggled through spring training, issuing numerous walks.
- 2. Late March: Dodgers won opening series and began regular season 3-0.
- 3. Monday: Guardians defeated Dodgers 4-2; Messick provided six scoreless innings.
- 4. Monday night: Sasaki threw into the fifth inning, touching 99.5 mph and using a cutter.
- 5. This week: Dodgers and coaching staff will review Sasaki’s outing and plan subsequent starts.
Why it matters
The Dodgers' perfect start is over, but there's a new player to watch. Roki Sasaki's fastball and cutter show promise despite some control issues. If you're a Dodgers fan, keep an eye on how Sasaki's role evolves in the team's rotation.
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