News Source: Japan Times
| about 1 month ago
Catcher Shinnosuke Abe has a pivotal role offensively and defensively for the Yomiuri Giants. And he was indicating how demanding that position is...Abe hit with a game-tying solo home run in the second inning and ensured the 7-4 win over the...
News Source: Japan Times
| about 1 month ago
Watching Game 3 of the Japan Series must have been a bitter pill to swallow for Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters fans. Not only did their team lose 7-4 to fall behind 2-1 in the series, it was one of their former heroes who struck the decisive blow.
News Source: Japan Times
| about 1 month ago
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters already knew they'd be heading back to Sapporo on Friday. Shinji Takahashi helped make sure they'd have some company. Takahashi gave Nippon Ham an early advantage with a two-run single and Eiichi Koyano drove in four...
News Source: Japan Times
| about 1 month ago
Hitting the ball as far as he can and chatting with reporters before games, Giants cleanup hitter Alex Ramirez doesn't change his attitude at the ballpark regardless of where the game is played. "Not really," Ramirez admitted before Tuesday's Game 3...