Making his spring training debut on Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki lived up to the billing. Pitching against the Cincinnati Reds, Sasaki

Even before Roki Sasaki made his introduction to an American audience during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the phenom from Japan was regarded by many as the world's best pitcher. On Tuesday, Reds hitters and MLB fans got a chance to see why.

In three scoreless innings, the Monster of the Reiwa Era allowed two hits, walked one, hit a batter and struck out five against the Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in relief of countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who allowed two hits in four innings.