Kuroki comes on strong for win in Pacific League opener

Kuroki comes on strong for win in Pacific League opener

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Lotte Marines right-hander Tomohiro Kuroki overcomes a shaky first inning to post his first opening-day win 6-3 over the Seibu Lions on March 24. Kuroki gave up three runs on four hits over eight innings for the win at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture.

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