Zach Neal knew he was going to be the Seibu Lions' opening day starter. He just didn't know for sure there would actually be an opening day.
Neal was tapped to start the opener back in February, before COVID-19 rose to pandemic levels, delayed the start of the season and left everyone in limbo.
Now that there is definitely a 2020 season, starting June 19, Neal is just excited to be able to kickoff the Lions' quest for a third straight Pacific League pennant.