Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki made his Major League debut where his baseball journey began: Japan.
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The Dodgers traveled overseas for the start of the season and returned home 2-0 after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series.
Sasaki had the honor of pitching in front of Japanese fans to open Game 2 at the Tokyo Dome. It was a sold-out matchup in the 23-year-old’s home country, so it was only natural Sasaki dealt with some nerves.