Kenta Maeda, Detroit Tigers and spring training

Kenta Maeda arrived with something to prove. He just aced his first test.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Kenta Maeda was flying from Los Angeles to Tampa for the start of spring training a couple of weeks ago when he heard someone attempting to speak heavily accented Japanese in the seat behind him. It turned out to be his former Minnesota Twins teammate, Max Kepler, trying out a Japanese phrase he had picked up.
Tigers’ Kenta Maeda opens spring with everything to prove
Kenta Maeda threw two innings in the Tigers' Grapefruit League opener, striking out four batters and validating an offseason of change.
Why Detroit Tigers named Kenta Maeda as starting pitcher for first game in spring training
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda has been named the starting pitcher for the first Grapefruit League game in spring training, scheduled for Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Kenta Maeda strikes out four in spring debut
Kenta Maeda dazzles on the mound as he rings up four batters while not allowing a hit during his two-inning Spring Training debut
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Maeda tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He didn't allow a hit or a walk and struck out four.
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