Although the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ bullpen has been a weakness this season, Roki Sasaki made another strong impression in relief. After a lengthy injury absence, Sasaki worked out of the bullpen in his return to the team Wednesday.

The rookie hurler once again got the ball in the seventh inning during Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. And his three-pitch strikeout of Cal Raleigh left the AL MVP candidate stunned. Expand Tweet

Sasaki threw three straight 85 mph splitters to Big Dumper. The Mariners catcher watched the first offering go right down the middle. He then took two uncertain hacks at the nasty pitch before walking back to the dugout with a baffled expression.

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Sasaki allowed one hit and recorded two s

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