In the second semifinal game of the WBC, Japan hosted Mexico in Miami. These two great teams battled until the final pitch for the right to face the United States in the championship.
That’s Fast
Roki Sasaki, a 21-year-old well-known amongst Japanese fans for throwing very fast with little effort, started the game with a 101 MPH fastball to Arozarena. Ok, so that’s fast. Surely he won’t throw anything faster, right? Next pitch: 102 MPH. My goodness.
Sasaki manhandled his way through three scoreless innings to begin the game, allowing just two singles in the second that were erased by a double play.