Roki Sasaki's promising MLB debut was overshadowed as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a frustrating walk-off loss against the Texas Rangers, ending their perfect record in save situations this season. Sasaki pitched six strong innings, allowing only two runs, though his fastball showed a noticeable drop in velocity. The Dodgers' offense initially rallied to take the lead, thanks in part to Freddie Freeman's two-run homer and Max Muncy's ground-rule double.

However, the game took a turn for the worse in the ninth when Kirby Yates was unable to close the game, allowing a leadoff double followed by a two-run homer from Adolis García. This loss highlighted the impact of the injured Blake Treinen, whose absence was keenly felt in a critical save situation. Despite the frustration, Sasaki's performance marks a significant step in his development, providing a silver lining for Dodgers fans.