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Games 27-28 @ Carp: Returning the Favor

Games 27-28 @ Carp: Returning the Favor

After winning the Koshien opener against the Hiroshima Carp on April 9, the Tigers dropped two in a row to the red helmets. So it was only fair that we went into their barn and left their fans feeling ripped off. Monday’s game was rained out, but Tuesday saw the Tigers bats come to life…

Japan Series Game 1: Everything Went (Almost) Perfectly!

Japan Series Game 1: Everything Went (Almost) Perfectly!

It’s always a little alarming when people start talking about a perfect game before it’s half over, but Shoki Murakami was dealing. No one reached base against him through four innings, conjuring up images of his first start in 2023 against the Yomiuri Giants (April 12, 7 perfect innings). The perfect game vanished against the…

Game 128 vs. Giants: WE A.R.E. THE CHAMPIONS!

Game 128 vs. Giants: WE A.R.E. THE CHAMPIONS!

History was made at Hanshin Koshien Stadium last night, September 14. The Tigers had a magic number of 1, and were riding a 10-game winning streak. Their perfect September was on the line, and an 11-game streak had not been achieved in 41 seasons. Nevertheless, the team put aside some early-inning jitters (see recap below)…

Games 62-64 vs. Hawks: Needed a Mercy Rule

Games 62-64 vs. Hawks: Needed a Mercy Rule

After a crushing loss on Thursday night to the Buffaloes, the team needed to come out of the gates strong against the team they have had a hard time being, historically. And they did. Actually, things looked good until there were three innings left in the second game of the series. After that, the bats…

Player-Themed Ballpark Food 2023

Player-Themed Ballpark Food 2023

When attending a baseball game in Japan, one must experience the food in tandem with the action on the field! Japan is world-renowned for putting a lot of thought, effort, and quality into its cuisine… and the ballparks are no exception! There is a lot of great food besides what we have for you here,…