Roki Sasaki looked back on his outing against the Yankees, acknowledging that he wished he could have continued deeper into the game. He suggested that if he had been able to pitch further, the win likely would have followed, and he pointed to that gap as an area he still needs to address in his development.
At the same time, he expressed satisfaction with how he handled the opening frames, saying he was able to set the tone and build the game the way he wanted early on. He described that part of the outing as something he could take positively, even while acknowledging the mixed feelings that came with not earning the decision.
Asked about his fastball touching the upper reading he had not hit since before a prior absence, Roki Sasaki explained that his velocity has been gradually climbing back up over recent outings, calling that trend an encouraging sign. He added that his current physical sensations and his throwing rhythm feel aligned, which he views as a positive indicator for where he stands right now.
On the topic of his lower-half mechanics, he noted that his focus during training differs from what he consciously thinks about while actually pitching in games, explaining that certain movement cues are emphasized more deliberately in workouts than in live outings. He also touched on the gap between games, noting the outing came after a stretch of rest without the usual All-Star break rhythm, which he used as motivation.
Regarding the sharpness of his slider and the reactions he drew from opposing hitters, Roki Sasaki credited his ability to work ahead in counts early through his fastball, along with strong game-calling support, which allowed him to reset quickly. He felt his breaking ball was effective on the day and said that combination of factors came together well. Looking ahead, he acknowledged the pitchers who took part in the All-Star festivities and said he hopes to be part of that stage himself in the future, while emphasizing that his focus for this outing was simply on preparing properly and delivering a good performance despite the change in his throwing schedule.