What happened: Roki Sasaki has allowed 32 hits and struck out 39 during the span. The Dodgers right-hander is scheduled for MLB Network's showcase at 7 p.m. ET.
Why it matters: The stretch gives Los Angeles a sustained sample of Sasaki's run prevention. The scheduled outing provides the next measure of whether that form holds.
By the numbers: Strikeouts have exceeded hits allowed across the seven-start span.
What to watch: The game remains scheduled at 0-0, with Sasaki's workload the next marker to watch.