Command, mechanical issues still limiting Sasaki on the hill

Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki struggled with command in a 7-1 loss to the Padres on June 27, 2026, issuing a career-high-tying five walks across four-plus innings at Petco Park. A two-run walk sequence set up Ty France's home run in the second inning, which proved to be the decisive blow. Former Dodger Walker Buehler pitched 5⅓ innings for San Diego, limiting Los Angeles beyond a solo homer by Mookie Betts.