Pitcher Daisuke ... Matsuzaka, 40, is signed with the Seibu Lions, but he has not appeared on the mound since 2019 mainly because of nagging physical problems. Matsuzaka won a World Series ring ...

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s pitch sailed out of the strike zone, giving the batter a free trip to first base. But the crowd in Saitama Prefecture and players and coaches from both teams gave the pitcher ...