40-year-old Takahashi makes major league debut

40-year-old Takahashi makes major league debut

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Mets pitcher Ken Takahashi of Japan lets fly against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 2. Takahashi, making his major league debut at age 40, allowed just one hit and a walk in 2-2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Oliver Perez. (Kyodo)

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