[HIGHLIGHTS] Hiroshima's opening pitcher will be Aren Kuri, his first opponent in 11 years as a professional, against DeNA

Hiroshima's opening pitcher will be Aren Kuri, his first opponent in 11 years as a professional, against DeNA. Pitcher Guri was the only pitcher on the team last season who remained in the starting rotation from the start.

He pitched 174 and one-third of the innings, the most in both leagues, with a record of 8 wins, 8 losses, and an ERA of 2.53. Hiroshima's opening game will be March 29th at Yokohama Stadium.