Denver, United States. 13th July, 2021. Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi arrives with his family to the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, July 13

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Denver, United States. 13th July, 2021. Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi poses with his family at the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, July 13