What's the point of throwing 159km without any reason for ML promotion…I didn't even meet the planned inning → Even the forgotten harsh criticism
Aug 27, 2025
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Loki Sasaki (24, LA Dodgers) took the mound against the U.S. Minor League's Memphis Redbirds (triple A under the St. Louis Cardinals) on the 27th (Korea time) and allowed five hits, four strikeouts, two walks and three runs in three ⅔ innings.
This was her third rehabilitation appearance after rehabilitating from shoulder impingement syndrome. Japan's Chunichi Sports and other local media reported on Sasaki's appearance.
His maximum fastball speed was positive. It reached 98.8 miles (about 159 kilometers). It is the highest arrest since rehabilitation. According to Sankei Sports, Sasaki recorded 95.7 miles (154 kilometers) in his first appearance and 97.8 miles (157.3 kilometers) in his second appearance.
However, the content was not good. Ahead of the game on the 26th, manager Dave Roberts said, "Sasaki is going to throw about four to five innings,' adding, "We need to throw at least one more time in the minor leagues.", he explained.
He planned at least four innings, but he lost a point in the first inning, with a walk and a hit, and in the fourth inning, he gave an additional run with three consecutive hits after two outs. In the end, after giving up a walk, he had to come down the mound that did not finish the inning.
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At the same time, the Dodgers' starting rotation is full of six pitchers, including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinabu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, and Emmett Sheehan. In order to raise Sasaki, you have to exclude someone or skip one game. 'It is difficult to find a sufficient reason to promote Sasaki in a playoff competition. If a pitch below expectation comes out in the next minor league appearance, the club leadership should make a difficult decision.
The media is 'A journalist who has covered Juss for a long time sheds light on the bitter reality, saying that Sasaki is now a forgotten being.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
