Dodgers' Roki Sasaki, considered the world's No. 1 pitching prospect, has been struggling with his best pitch and identity. His performance in the Dodgers' 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals was attributed to luck, but also his transformation into a diluted version of himself. His forkball, which was inconsistent due to its low spin rate, was clobbered for a three-run homer by James Wood in a four-run fourth inning. Despite this, Sasaki's improved fastball command came at the expense of velocity, which dropped from 97.6 mph in his previous start to 96.6mph. Despite these struggles, he remains expected to remain in the rotation until Blake Snell returns from the injured list.