Yusei Kikuchi and Kenta Maeda start in the open game, both with results that leave issues to be solved

The Blue Jays and Tigers faced off in a major league opener game, and pitchers Yusei Kikuchi and Kenta Maeda each started, but both were hit hard and both had issues to solve heading into the opening game.

In the exhibition game between the Blue Jays and Tigers held on the 23rd in Dunedin, Florida, pitcher Kikuchi of the Blue Jays and pitcher Maeda of the Tigers started, respectively.

With two runners on in the first inning, pitcher Kikuchi was caught by the opponent's No. 4 batter's weak first pitch changeup, allowing a three-run home run.

Pitcher Kikuchi, who allowed two walks and a three-run home run to the second batter in the second inning, also allowed a two-run home run in the fourth inning, pitched until the middle of the fourth inning and had six hits, including three home runs, and three walks. They conceded 8 goals, leaving us with some issues.

Pitcher Kikuchi said, ``It was clear which balls were good and which were bad, and I got hit when I got too soft.I just have to keep in mind to maintain my condition and stick to my rotation, and if I can do that, the numbers will come.'' "I think so," he said, looking ahead.

Pitcher Maeda, on the other hand, also gave up two points in the first inning with three consecutive hits, and had timely hits in the second and third innings, giving up four points by the third inning.

After allowing consecutive hits for the 4th inning, he got off the mound and the pitcher who replaced him hit a home run, so Maeda gave up 10 hits and gave up 6 runs through the middle of the 4th inning, which also resulted in no results.

Pitcher Maeda said, ``Although we got a point, it wasn't that bad.We were able to complete the camp without any injuries, so we want to spend the next few days well leading up to the opening day.The team is aiming for a championship, so I want to contribute to the victory. ” he said.

Pitcher Kikuchi is scheduled to pitch in the third game of the season, against the Rays on the 30th, and pitcher Maeda is scheduled to pitch for the first time this season, in the second game of the season, against the White Sox, also on the 30th.