Roki Sasaki Leads Dodgers to 10-1 Win, Sweep Angels

Roki Sasaki delivered the finest start of his major league career, pitching seven sharp innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. The 23-year-old right-hander allowed just one run on four hits, striking out eight without issuing a walk over 91 pitches at Angel Stadium.

Sasaki set career highs for innings pitched and strikeouts in a start, demonstrating significant progress in his development. After a rookie season marked by inconsistency, injury, and a transition to a relief role in the playoffs, his performance offered a promising sign of his potential as a reliable starting pitcher. He efficiently managed the Angels' lineup, facing the minimum number of batters over his final three innings after yielding a run in the fourth.

The Dodgers' offense provided ample support, erupting for a five-run rally in the fourth inning. Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages each delivered two-run singles during the frame. Ohtani, playing at his former home stadium, finished with three hits, giving him eight hits and eight RBIs over his last four games. Kyle Tucker also contributed three hits and drove in three...