Professional baseball kicks off tonight: Japan's top DeNA takes on Chunichi (Kyodo News)

The professional baseball season will begin on the 28th with a total of six night games in both the Central and Pacific Leagues. DeNA, who came in third in the Central League last season and went on to win the Japan Series, will host Chunichi at Yokohama Stadium and begin their quest for their first league championship in 27 years. The Giants, who are aiming for their second consecutive Central League championship, will host the Yakult at Tokyo …