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Usually, series previews here at BCB post a few hours before the series opens.
But this series will be played halfway across the world at the Tokyo Dome, with the first pitch of both games scheduled for 5:10 a.m. CT.
So for this one, you get 12 hours before the first game begins to talk about the Cubs’ trip to Japan.
Also, even though this is officially Opening Day and these games count in the standings, this is intended just to be a preview of this series only.