The Tokyo Yakult Swallows made it to the playoffs last year. Now they'll get to see how hard it is to make it back.
The Swallows made an unexpected run into the postseason last season, a result they hope sets the foundation for a prolonged period of success.
"We improved last year and we have to keep improving this year," Swallows outfielder Kazuki Fukuchi said. "We just gotta keep playing hard and keep moving forward."