With the Hiroshima Carp reeling from back-to-back losses, Ken Takahashi picked a great time to remind everyone why he's one of the top pitchers in the Central League.
Takahashi shut down the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima benefited from some timely hits in a 7-1 victory on Friday at Tokyo Dome in front of 38,172 fans.
"I was worried about giving up home runs but was able to get through the game without allowing any," Takahashi said.