The opening of the MLB regular season in Asia, featuring the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs, signifies a pivotal moment in baseball history. Key players include Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, the first two Japanese-born pitchers to start against each other on Opening Day. Additionally, 23-year-old Roki Sasaki is set to debut in the finale of the series, creating excitement in Japan. Sasaki, who wishes to honor his hometown with his performance, aims to leverage his familiarity with the environment, even as he ponders the challenges of debuting in front of a home crowd versus the U.S.
"It's something I've been looking forward to since I was in school. To be able to make my debut in the Tokyo Dome is something I'm sure I'll remember for the rest of my life."
"Even when things haven't been going smoothly in my career, those people have supported me with passion and energy. I want to repay them with my performance."
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