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Preseason in Tokai (@ Eagles, @ Dragons x 2)

Preseason in Tokai (@ Eagles, @ Dragons x 2)

March 16: Stomping on the Eagles in Shizuoka This game started quite slowly, as the two aces showed off their repertoires before helpless bats. Our guys finally got to Takahiro Norimoto in the fifth, when Kento Itohara smacked a 2-run double to the left field corner. T 2-0 E Randy Messenger is just getting warmed…

Preseason vs. Giants: Even March Wins vs. Rabbits Feel Good!

Preseason vs. Giants: Even March Wins vs. Rabbits Feel Good!

Yesterday was somewhat solemn, in that both teams were playing in memory of their deceased ex-manager (and in the Dragons’ case, pitcher), Senichi Hoshino. Today was also a somber day for Japan: 7 years ago, a terrible disaster (earthquake, tsunami, nuclear meltdown) struck the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan. But at least for Hanshin fans,…

Spring Training 2018 – Le Cinquieme Cours

Spring Training 2018 – Le Cinquieme Cours

We’re most of the way through this long meal called Spring Training. The fifth course is now in the books, and on this, Wilin Rosario‘s 29th birthday, we bring you the news of the past 3 days. First, Rosario took some time during batting practice to teach struggling outfielder Taiga Egoshi about hitting. We can…