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Why Orix Was Able to Win the Pennant

Why Orix Was Able to Win the Pennant

Don’t be fooled by the title – rather, note that the pennant and the Japan Series are two separate terms… and this one is referring to the Buffaloes winning the Pacific League title… in 2021. The book was written a couple of years back, as Orix won its first pennant since its merger in late…

Toreba no Toraba – Cheating on My Tigers?

Toreba no Toraba – Cheating on My Tigers?

From our monthly Daily Sports column / デイリースポーツの連載コラムから It’s funny how a couple of wins will cheer up your soul, even after a whole string of losses. The Hanshin Tigers started the year 1-15-1 and now find themselves sitting at 7-20-1 (as of April 28). Still in last and that will not change for weeks,…

vs. Buffaloes – June 14, 15, 20 – Interleague Ends with a W

The Tigers combined to win two of nine (one vs. Lions, none @ Marines and one @ Fighters) against quality Pacific League opponents. Their two wins against the then-last place Eagles was barely acceptable, and the same result against the now-last place Buffaloes would also be the bare minimum, though a sweep would definitely be preferred,…

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