Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki allowed a home run for the sixth straight start, giving up a solo shot to Giants’ Matt Devers—his fifth of the season—over the right-field fence to put San Francisco on the board first.
Sasaki, who entered the matchup with growing scrutiny over his recent struggles, was again unable to keep the ball in the yard. The hard-hit ball off Devers’ bat traveled deep into the right-field seats, giving the Giants an early lead in the game. The 23-year-old right-hander has now surrendered at least one homer in each of his last six appearances, a concerning trend for the Dodgers’ young ace.
Despite the early damage, the Dodgers’ offense responded later in the game, with Max Muncy tying things up with an 11th home run of the season. The rally helped erase Sasaki’s potential loss, though the pitcher’s recent command issues remain a focal point for the team’s coaching staff.
The outing marks another chapter in Sasaki’s adjustment to Major League Baseball, as hitters have increasingly capitalized on his mistakes. The Dodgers will look to support the talented rookie as he works through this rough patch.