Sasaki's Second Start: Dodgers vs Nationals

It's April 4th.

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Roki Sasaki takes the mound for his second start this week, as the Dodgers wrap up their

series against the Nationals today at Nationals Park Inn.

Washington DC, he's looking to build on a solid debut where he showed real promise after

a rough spring.

In that opener, Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, Sasaki went four innings, racking

up four strikeouts against just two walks.

He threw 45 strikes to 33 balls and gave up only one run over four plus frames, a big

step up from his spring struggles.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about this turnaround, seeing it as a sign the young pitchers settling

in with the Dodgers.

That debut efficiency has everyone optimistic he can keep the momentum going in this finale.

Left-hander Foster Griffin starts for the Nationals, setting up an intriguing matchup.

This pitch is at 10.35am, Pacific time, with coverage on SportsNet LA and Radio on AM-570

or KTNQ 10.20am.

Sasaki's got the chance to lock down another quality outing and help the Dodgers head home,

strong watch how he commands the zone today.