Orix Dominates Nippon Ham in Pacific League Match: Kubayashi’s Defense Struggles, Miyagi Shines on the Mound
Pacific League Orix – Nippon Ham 5-1 (13 April 2024 Kyocera D) Kubayashi misses Manami’s ground throw in the 4th inning (Photo by Riko Hirashima)Photo by Sponichi Orix pitcher Daiya Miyagi (22) made his third start of the season against Nippon-Ham (Kyocera D) on the 13th. He threw 105 pitches in 8 innings with 6 […]
Yakult Infielder Munetaka Murakami Hits Emotional Home Run in Tribute to Hometown
Murakami performs a preemptive solo in the first episode (Photo by Yosuke Kimura)Photo by Sponichi Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami (24) hit his first home run of the season on the 14th in his 13th game and 54th at bat, his slowest since the start of the season. “I was happy to be able to hit […]
Former SoftBank Manager Encourages Seibu After Consecutive Defeats
Pacific League Seibu – Softbank 1-4 (Belluna D, 14 April 2024) In the 3rd inning, Cordero hits and returns to the bench (Photo by Yoshiki Shiratori)Photo by Sponichi Former SoftBank manager Kimiyasu Kudo (60) encouraged his former team, Seibu, which has suffered five consecutive defeats, saying: “It’s important to look forward.” Seibu briefly held the […]
Second-Generation Players Shine in Tokyo Six Universities Spring League Opening Week
Tokyo Six Universities Spring League 1st week 2nd day (14 April 2024 Jingu) Tate University pitcher Rei Okoshi (top left), Keio University infielder Shogo Kiyohara (top right), Keio University pitcher Hironari Hiroike (bottom left), University of Tokyo pitcher Mukateru Watanabe (same right)Photo by Sponichi On the 14th, the second day of the first week, two […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Shines Despite Dramatic Game Against Padres
National League Dodgers-Padres (April 13, 2024 Los Angeles) Dodgers Otani joins the group in a touching mood in the 5th inning (Photo by Takahiro Mitsuyama)Photo by Sponichi Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (29) started the game against the Padres at his home base in Los Angeles on the 13th (14th Japan time) as the “No. 2 […]
Shohei Otani Makes History with Home Run Milestone Against Padres
National League Dodgers 7-8 Padres (April 12, 2024 Los Angeles) Otani performs solo for the first time, his 175th major soloist (Photo by Takahiro Mitsuyama)Photo by Sponichi It’s a “break” shot. On the 12th (13th Japan time), Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (29) singled out No. 4 in a game against the Padres, his 175th total […]
Akiyama’s Stunning Equalizer Ends Niigata’s Losing Streak
Akiyama hits a mid-range shot to tie the score.Photo by Sponichi J1 Niigata drew 1-1 at home against Sapporo, ending their two-game losing streak. They took the lead in the 20th minute of the first half, but in the 35th minute of the second half, after an opponent was sent off, midfielder Yuki Akiyama (23), […]
Fujii shines as Kashima defeats Kyoto 1-0 in Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 8
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 8 Kashima 1-0 Kyoto (13 April 2024 Kashima) Kashimać»Tomoya FujiiPhoto by Sponichi Kashima defeated Kyoto 1-0, ending their two-match losing streak. Midfielder Tomoya Fujii (25), making his first start in three games, has played 100 J1 games in his fourth year since graduating. With his characteristic speed he gave impetus […]
Struggling Orix Player Tongu Shines in Victory over Nippon Ham
Pacific League Orix – Nippon Ham 5-1 (13 April 2024 Kyocera D) Manager Nakajima (left) greets Tongu with a smile after hitting a two-run home run to right field with two outs and first base in the 7th inning (Photographed by Oku)Photo by Sponichi Orix manager Nakajima was relieved to see Tongu, who had been […]
Tongu’s Two-Run Home Run Sparks Orix to Victory
Pacific League Orix – Nippon Ham 5-1 (13 April 2024 Kyocera D) Manager Nakajima (left) greets Tongu with a smile after hitting a two-run home run to right field with two outs and first base in the 7th inning (Photographed by Oku)Photo by Sponichi Orix manager Nakajima was relieved to see Tongu, who had been […]
