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Roki Sasaki’s Shocking First Inning: Two Homers, Four Runs Allowed as Velocity Stalls and Triple-A ERA Climbs to 9+ in Ongoing Struggles

In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), where talent from across the globe converges, Japanese pitchers have been making waves with their precision, velocity, and resilience. One such rising star is Roki Sasaki, the young phenom who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. However, his path has been …

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Trevor Bauer’s Bat-Kicking Controversy in NPB: Outrage, Cultural Clashes, and Fan Reactions in Japan

In the high-stakes world of professional baseball, where every pitch and play can ignite passions, a recent incident involving American pitcher Trevor Bauer has sent shockwaves through Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. Playing for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, Bauer allegedly kicked an opponent’s bat during a game, sparking widespread …

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Why Is Shohei Ohtani So Popular in Japan?

Shohei Ohtani, a professional baseball player hailing from Iwate Prefecture, Japan, has taken the world by storm since joining Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2018. What sets him apart? His rare “two-way” talent—excelling as both a pitcher and a hitter—a feat so extraordinary it’s captivated fans globally. Ohtani’s popularity in …

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