In a disappointing start to their series against the Padres, the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 6-1 loss, with Roki Sasaki's command issues resurfacing. The young pitcher, who has shown immense potential in the past, struggled to find his rhythm, allowing the Padres to take an early lead and never look back. Meanwhile, Walker Buehler turned in a solid performance for the Padres, silencing the Dodgers' offense and leading his team to a crucial win. The Dodgers will look to bounce back in the next game of the series, but Sasaki's struggles may be a cause for concern as they head into a critical stretch of their season.
Roki Sasaki's command problems returned in a discouraging start, as the Dodgers fell to Walker Buehler and the Padres in their series opener.
