SAPPORO, Japan (AP) -Former New York Yankees pitcher Darrell Rasner had a rough outing in his debut in Japan on Sunday.
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.
Rasner was spared the loss however as the Eagles rallied to win 9-6 in 11 innings.
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