Japanese baseball in a nutshell

Wither Darrell Rasner? The former Yankees #4 starter was shuffled aside when Cashman brought in some firepower over the off-season and went where Cheap Trick and other once-great American creations go to eke out a living: Japan.

Unfortunately, he’s n0t doing so great there, either.

Making his first start for the Rakuten Eagles, Rasner coasted through the first three innings against the Nippon Ham Fighters, retiring nine of 10 batters as his team took a 4-0 lead.

But in the fourth, former San Diego outfielder Terrmel Sledge hit a two-run homer. Rasner gave up six straight hits, and was taken out after allowing six runs in 3 1-3 innings.

Rasner was 5-10 last season with a 5.40 ERA in 24 games and 20 starts for the Yankees, who sold his contract to the Eagles in November.

His team rallied to win so, perhaps mercifully, he escaped without the loss.

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