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Los Angeles Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws in the outfield during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roki Sasaki had a rough go in his U.S. debut, getting pulled early in front of the home crowd.
His sad face and teary eyes in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dugout was shown on a Japanese TV feed, triggering reaction on social media and around baseball, not all of it flattering.