Roki Sasaki debuted in Dodger Blue against the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 at Tokyo. Dodgers fans eagerly waited to watch the Japanese star pitch in the big leagues. The Dodgers took to a great start and scored the first run on an error by the Cubs.
MLB always posts video snippets of every game or important moments on X. However, some fans believe that the league has been favoring the Los Angeles Dodgers. Previously, many had called the league and Rob Manfred for letting the Dodgers run baseball. The franchise was criticized for bringing several players on deferred payments.
While Manfred supported the Dodgers, saying they were not breaking any rules, Shohei Ohtani’s constant highlight has brought hatred to several fans. Fans lashed out at the MLB for favoring the Dodgers with every gameplay. Here’s a look at the video, which they called a “wild pitch,” along with some reactions from X.
“MLB’s glaze will never end. The Cubs could have a 10 run lead and mlb will glaze the shit out of Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani but talk down about the Cubs,” one fan wrote.
MLB's glaze will never end. The cubs could have a 10 run lead and mlb will glaze the shit out of Roki and Shohei but talk down about the cubs
— RojoCube (@sonicboom9621) March 19, 2025
“Fun fact: cubs home series so they get penalized even though they’re treating the deferred dodgers as the home team. ya’ll claim they aren’t Manfraud’s golden child too lol,” another fan responded.
fun fact:
— JJ (@pcaenthusiast) March 19, 2025
cubs home series so they get penalized even though they’re treating the deferred dodgers as the home team.
yall claim they aren’t manfraud’s golden child too lol
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“We posting passed ball highlights now?” another fan replied.
we posting passed ball highlights now?
— alex 🌟 (0-2) (@rapterz_) March 19, 2025
“Who cares. No one will compete against this team. So boring,” wrote one fan.
Who cares. No one will compete against this team. So boring
— Eberto (E-Roberto) (@ninetyfeetaway) March 19, 2025
They should play all their games in Japan 🇯🇵
— Boomer Heeter (@golfingbulldawg) March 19, 2025
MLB is scripted
— Wealth Turtle 💰 🐢 (@wealth_turtle) March 19, 2025
def a passed ball. not WP
— FightOracle ™🇺🇸 (@fightoracle) March 19, 2025
Why are uniforms reversed? Lol. Dodgers are road team today
— Da_le_play (@Dalepla42824047) March 19, 2025
Roki Sasaki Records A Solid Start With A Few Hiccups Along The Way
Sasaki’s MLB debut was solid, but he also had a few hiccups. The pitcher was limited to only three innings because he was a bit shaky. In his first start in the big leagues, Sasaki found himself in a bases-loaded situation.
The Dodgers pulled him out after three innings but allowed him to work his way out of the jam. Roki Sasaki surrendered one hit and one run with three strikeouts. However, he walked five, and the Cubs took advantage of the situation.
It was a great start, and the Dodgers won with a 6-3 final score. Shohei Ohtani’s home run drew controversy from MLB fans. Fans took to X to call out the league for not giving Ohtani a ground-rule RBI double.
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