Roki Sasaki, potentially the best pitcher not in the major leagues, will take the ball for Japan in its World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup vs. Mexico from LoanDepot Park Monday, Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama announced after a workout Sunday.
P Sasaki, 21, will start for Japan in WBC semifinal
Roki Sasaki, potentially the best pitcher not in the major leagues, will take the ball for Japan in its World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup vs. Mexico from LoanDepot Park Monday, Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama announced after a workout Sunday.
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