Riki Sasaki scored 2 points as a reliever and soared a career-high 102.1 miles
Quick Look
- In the second game of the National League Division Series, the Dodgers lost to the Warriors 2-3, and the series ended at 1-1.
- Riki Sasaki was scoreless in two games as a reliever and set the fastest ball speed in his American career at 102.1 miles (approximately 164.3 kilometers).
- He said he would continue to pitch if the game entered an overtime, and admitted that he was too careful in pitching in the eighth inning and would be bolder in the next inning.
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Why It Matters
The National League Division Series adopts a best-of-five series, and the Dodgers and Warriors are currently tied at 1-1. Riki Sasaki is a Japanese pitcher for the Dodgers and serves as a relief pitcher in this campaign.
Ruki Sasaki. (Reuters)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] In the best-of-five National League Division Series G2, the Dodgers lost to the Warriors 2-3 today, and the series was tied 1-1. Dodger's Japanese right-hander Riki Sasaki hit the fastest record of his career in the United States at 102.1 miles (approximately 164.3 kilometers) in two scoreless innings in relief. Riki Sasaki pointed out in an interview that if he reaches the overtime, he will continue to vote.
Ronci Sasaki came on the board in the 8th inning. He first gave up a walk and a hit ball. His opponent used a sacrifice bunt to escort the runners to second and third base. After Ronci threw three bad balls to Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the Dodgers decided to stay away and let the Braves occupy the bases with one out. Ronci promptly allowed Warriors star Ronald Acuña Jr. to hit a double play to resolve the crisis.
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In the 9th round, Riki Sasaki let his opponent go 3 up and 3 down. In total, Riki Sasaki had 18 strikes on 36 pitches in 2 innings, gave up 2 walks, struck out 1 and gave up no runs, and the fastest pitch was 102.1 miles.
Japanese media "Nikkan Sports" reported that Riki Sasaki was interviewed after the game and said that the eighth inning was a situation where no points could be lost, so he wanted to hold on no matter what method he used. "I was thinking that it was either a strikeout, an infield ground ball or an infield fly ball, so it was really great to get the best result."
Riki Sasaki pointed out, "I felt that I was a little too careful when throwing, so in the next game, I told myself to be as bold as possible. The ball speed was also showing at that time, so I threw with confidence."
Asked if he was ready to pitch the 10th inning, Ronchi Sasaki said, "Because there were not many pitchers left, and I was the only pitcher who could pitch long innings. So I was ready and planned to pitch wherever I could." The Dodgers, including Ronci, used as many as seven pitchers in this game.
What to Watch
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Riki Sasaki will be the starting pitcher in Game 3
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Open Questions
- Will Ruki Sasaki start in Game 3?
- How will the Dodgers rotate their pitching staff for the rest of the series?
