Did the starter use up all his strength in the first inning…Sasaki fastball 160.2km → 2 times 157.4km → 3 times 156.5km, coach Roberts' unexpected evaluation?
He started off strong. All six of his first pitches in his Major League debut on Wednesday were four-seam fastballs. His first four pitches exceeded 100 mph. His fourth pitch of 100.5 mph was the fastest in the entire game along with Chicago Cubs fastball pitcher Nate Pearson. He failed to maintain this speed while pitching. Sasaki's average spe