There are few experiences in baseball like seeing the fans at a Japanese game. The scene is more soccer than baseball as they cheer, sing songs and play instruments, with the tunes, rhythms and movements changing with each batter and situation.
Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals' standout rookie, has experienced it from his spot in left field at Tokyo Dome, where he's been playing for the MLB All-Stars during the Japan All-Star Series.
"In the Dominican (Republic), I've seen things like that," Soto said. "Not now, but before, every game was like that.
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