Roki Sasaki gives Dodgers better start to beat Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — During Roki Sasaki’s first two starts, the Dodgers had to use their imagination to visualize the pitcher they believe he can be.
On a chilly Saturday in Philadelphia, they at least got a glimpse of it. Sasaki retired 12 of 13 batters at one point and pitched into the fifth inning for the first time in his three MLB starts, allowing just one run as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 3-1.
The poor weather and hitter-friendly environment of Citizens Bank Park – not to me