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Roki Sasaki Named Dodgers' Starter for Game 2 of Tokyo Series Against Cubs, Presents Signed Cap to Prime Minister Ishiba

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 04:06 AM

Roki Sasaki has been named the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the MLB Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs, marking his Major League Baseball debut in Japan. Ahead of the series, Sasaki, along with Dodgers owner Mark Walter, visited Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where he presented the Prime Minister with a signed cap. During the meeting, Sasaki expressed his excitement about playing in Japan and his commitment to contributing to the team's success. Ishiba acknowledged the positive impact of the Dodgers' previous World Series victory on Japanese fans, stating that their performance has inspired many in Japan. The Dodgers are preparing for the opening series at Tokyo Dome, where Sasaki aims to deliver his best performance.

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Dodgers pitcher Sasaki Roki and others pay a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Ishiwari and talk with enthusiasm https://t.co/VPb3MWfPvO The prime minister, wearing an autographed cap presented by Sasaki, stated that “many Japanese people were encouraged and excited by the activities of the Dodgers players,” and expressed congratulations on winning the World Series last season.