Top 10 Games of 2019 (Part 2)
T-Ray and Zorny are back to talk about their five favorite games of 2019. We overlapped some, but you still get to see a lot of good highlights in this edition, too!
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Top 10 Games of 2019 (Part 1)
T-Ray and Zorny chatted about our favorites games of a memorable year. We each chose our own top 10 and then unveiled them one by one. This is the first part of the series: #10-6.
Haraguchi Back from Cancer!
Look no further for inspiration, folks. Cancer survivor Fumihito Haraguchi provides you with an encouraging story of determination, humility, and hope.
Haraguchi Supporting Other Cancer Patients
On March 4th, Hanshin catcher Fumihito Haraguchi (27), who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and underwent surgery at the end of January, has announced a “movement to support cancer patients” on his public Twitter account.
Haraguchi: Colorectal Cancer, Surgery Soon
Catcher Fumihito Haraguchi found out late last year that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a message to fans, he has vowed that he will beat it and make it back to baseball. More here.
Pizzeria da Tigre – The Best Pizza in Town
There’s a new Michelin-recognized restaurant in town, but it’s not as high-brow, high-priced as you might imagine. Yes, this is a post for foodies. But yes, this is also 100% connected to the Hanshin Tigers. Pizzeria da Tigre can be found in Shimmachi, Osaka (see Google Map below for details), and boasts a simple menu…
Games 69-71 @ Swallows – Bad Ump Prevents Sweep
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows had an incredible interleague mini-season. In fact, they became just the second Central League team to finish with a better record than all PL teams. They looked to parlay that momentum into a spot near the top of the CL standings, but if the Tigers have their way, it will be…
Why I Still Don’t Like Kanemoto (Part 2)
I hated Wadaball. So did most of you. And when his time at the helm ended in October 2015, and Tomoaki Kanemoto took over the reins, there was a lot of excitement in Tigerland. Things were going to be different, at last! Aniki’s team would be faster and (much) stronger than the yawn-inducing lineup Yutaka…
Games 55-57 @ Fighters – No One Pitched Well
After a lot of rain and mediocrity during the week at Koshien, the Tigers took their act on the road for the final week of interleague play. First stop: Sapporo Dome to face the resurgent Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Given the powerful bats they have, Hanshin would need theirs to come out and play, plus…
Game 36 vs. BayStars – Late-Game GIDP’s, K’s, Lopez
Their imports absolutely crushed it tonight. Two home runs and a slick defensive play that saved a run. Meanwhile, our starter had a rare poor outing, which was not helped by poor defense behind him. Yes, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars took it to the Tigers again to keep the slump going. P.S. – BayStars version of the…