Pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Major League Baseball Cubs practiced pitching in an actual pitching camp and made adjustments in preparation for pitching in an exhibition game scheduled for this weekend.
On the 25th, Cubs pitcher Imanaga, who will be challenging for the Major Leagues this season, participated in his second actual pitching practice at the camp being held in Mesa, Arizona.
He faced a total of 11 batters and had four hits, including a straight first pitch caught by the first batter and a big hit that went over the outfield fence.
He also had two strikeouts.
Pitcher Imanaga said, ``The ball that I tried to count was the right time for the batter to hit it, and I think just knowing that is a good thing.I'm learning every day by reflecting on the balls I hit and studying the balls I suppressed.'' "I want to continue thinking that," he said as he prepared for his pitching in an exhibition game scheduled for this weekend.
Seiya Suzuki made minor adjustments
Teammate Seiya Suzuki also made light adjustments by playing catch.
He is scheduled to play in an exhibition game against the Royals in Surprise, Arizona on the 26th.