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As he faced the Reds, Sasaki encountered a few challenges. A couple of hitters landed hits, and there were moments of tension—a near home run, several riveting at-bats. However, Sasaki continued to showcase his prowess, ultimately striking out five batters in just three innings of work. His varied pitch arsenal leaves hitters scrambling, as managing both speed and spin is a daunting task. The excitement surrounding his debut performance was palpable, with many baseball enthusiasts drawing comparisons to the shock and thrill often found in horror films.