2025 Tomoyuki Sugano Takes on the LA Dodgers (Orioles vs Dodgers: Sugano Set to Take the Mound in Camden Yards Showdown) (Video)NEW

Game Preview
This interleague clash brings the Dodgers to Baltimore as they face the Orioles in an early Sunday matchup at Camden Yards. While the Orioles look to build momentum and finish their season strong, the Dodgers turn to Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, who has quietly become a stabilizing force in the rotation.

Sugano enters the game with a 10-7 record, a 4.41 ERA, and 95 strikeouts, showcasing flashes of the precision and command that made him one of Japan’s most decorated pitchers before transitioning to Major League Baseball.

Pitch Weapons
• Splitter (Split-Finger): 23.9%
• Four-Seam Fastball: 19.0%
• Sweeper: 18.9%
• Sinker: 15.1%
• Cutter: 12.9%
• Curveball: 10.2%

Game Details
• Date/Time: Sunday, September 7 • 10:35 AM PDT
• Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• TV Coverage: MASN, SportsNet LA, MASN+
• Records: Orioles (64-76) vs Dodgers (TBD)

Pitching Matchup
Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP (10-7, 4.41 ERA, 95 SO)

Background on Tomoyuki Sugano
Sugano is a two-time winner of the prestigious Sawamura Award (Japan’s equivalent of the Cy Young), earned during his years as an ace with the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball. Known for his sharp slider and excellent control, Sugano built a reputation as one of the most reliable arms in Japan, often compared to top MLB pitchers for his consistency and poise.

Since joining the Dodgers, Sugano has adjusted to the challenges of the Major Leagues, relying on his slider as a go-to weapon while mixing in a mid-90s fastball and a deceptive splitter. Fans can expect him to attack the Orioles’ lineup with a heavy dose of breaking pitches and veteran composure.

This matchup will be a test not only for Baltimore’s hitters but also for Sugano’s ability to continue proving himself as a valuable arm in the Dodgers’ playoff push.