The NPB has ramped up its efforts to speed up games over the past few seasons.
Saitama Seibu Lions rookie pitcher Yusei Kikuchi plans to do his part.
Kikuchi has told reporters he wants to finish games in under two hours if possible, to prevent fans from becoming bored.
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