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'All balls aimed at him and came in'... Sasaki's old habits exposed again? Sign-stealing openly exploited
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'All balls aimed at him and came in'... Sasaki's old habits exposed again? Sign-stealing openly exploited

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LA Dodgers pitcher Koki Sasaki's struggles continue, with concerns about recurring "habits" being exposed.
  • Sasaki gave up 6 runs in 3 innings against the San Diego Padres, including 3 home runs.
  • Despite his pitching woes, the Dodgers' offense showed strength.

LA Dodgers pitcher Koki Sasaki's performance has once again come under scrutiny as his struggles persist, raising suspicions that his recurring "habits" are being exploited. The young pitcher's difficulties were evident during his recent start against the San Diego Padres.

Sasaki took the mound at Dodger Stadium but was unable to complete many innings. He surrendered six runs on seven hits within just three innings of work. The damage included three home runs, highlighting a significant lack of control and effectiveness.

Despite Sasaki's inability to contain the Padres' offense, the Dodgers' lineup showed resilience. The team's hitters managed to put runs on the board, indicating that the offense was not the source of the team's difficulties in this particular game, even as Sasaki was being hit hard.

The repeated exposure of Sasaki's "habits" suggests a pattern that opposing teams are learning to anticipate and capitalize on. This raises questions about the adjustments being made, or not being made, to address these vulnerabilities and help the pitcher regain his form and confidence.

All balls aimed at him and came in...

โ€” UnknownDescribing Sasaki's pitching approach and the perceived vulnerability during the game against the Padres.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.