SAPPORO -- Japan was just a place on a map for Tyrone Woods oh so many years ago.
Chunichi Dragons slugger Tyrone Woods aims to carry his strong regular-season performance into the Japan Series, which resumes on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome with the teams tied at one win apiece. Woods hit .310 during the regular season with 47 homers and 144 RBIs, both Central League bests, this season.
KYODO PHOTOOnce built for speed, the Chunichi Dragons slugger now is a major source of power, cranking 144 RBIs and 47 home runs in his second season with Chunichi.