Roki Sasaki struggles with command early, Dodgers fall to Padres
Key takeaways
- SAN DIEGO — The home run that Roki Sasaki gave up to San Diego’s Ty France was more dramatic than the two walks he issued to open the inning.
- In the Dodgers’ 7-1 loss to the Padres on Friday, Sasaki was out of the game before he could record an out in the fifth inning.
- “I actually felt different than I ever felt before, mechanically,” Sasaki said through interpreter Kensuke Okubo, noting that his lower body felt a little off. “So I need to go over it and see what was really happening.”
Roki Sasaki’s command deserted him in San Diego, as five walks, a hit batter and a three-run homer to Ty France chased him before he could record an out in the fifth. (Derrick Tuskan / Associated Press) By Maddie Lee Staff Writer June 26, 2026 Updated 10:27 PM PT 3 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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SAN DIEGO — The home run that Roki Sasaki gave up to San Diego’s Ty France was more dramatic than the two walks he issued to open the inning. But it was the free passes that really hurt him.