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Dodgers Top Mariners 6-2 as Sasaki’s Stuff Returns

Sasaki’s renewed command and an elite splitter give the Dodgers added rotation depth for the stretch run.

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Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rōki Sasaki (11) delivers in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) at bat in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images
Jul 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) tags first after an error by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rōki Sasaki (11), not pictured, in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dodgers defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Thursday, building an early lead on a two-run Mookie Betts double and a three-run homer by Dalton Rushing.
  • Roki Sasaki worked 5 1/3 innings, allowed two runs on five hits, struck out seven and mixed a heavy dose of splitters with a fastball that averaged about 99 mph.
  • Los Angeles moved Sasaki to a larger glove after concerns about pitch tipping and the change coincided with higher splitter whiff rates and better fastball results.
  • Reliever Jack Dreyer escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth and Edwin Díaz threw a scoreless ninth in his second outing after elbow work to secure the series-clinching win.
  • The victory was the Dodgers’ fourth straight series win since the All-Star break, highlighted Seattle starter Bryan Woo’s continued road struggles, and sharpened roster and bullpen decisions ahead of the trade deadline.