The middle game of Dodgers vs. Pirates on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is a chance for Roki Sasaki to build on the progress over his previous two starts.
Sasaki has lasted four, five, and six innings in his last three starts, including allowing two runs in six innings to the Rangers in a no-decision last Saturday against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
Mitch Keller is on the mound for the Pirates, with three quality starts in his five appearances this season. The right-hander has a 7.54 ERA in five career starts against the Dodgers, with 30 strikeouts and 12 walks in 22⅔ innings, including allowing seven runs in four innings last August 9.
Freddie Freeman has eight hits in 15 career at-bats against Keller, including a home run and a double. Both extra-base hits came in that August 9, 2024 game.
However Friday’s game ends, think of this: dating back to 2017, six of the Pirates previous seven trips to Dodger Stadium have been sweeps, with five (2017-21, 2024) ending in the Dodgers favor and 2022 for Pittsburgh.
Saturday game info
- Teams: Dodgers vs. Pirates
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
- Start time: 6:10 p.m.
- TV: SportsNet LA
- Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)
