After seeing a full-blown display of nationalistic pride in the World Baseball Classic with jam-packed stands, the Big Egg was again filled up. But this time with more of a local taste, one that was created by spectators cheering for their own, beloved franchise.
The majority of the fans who occupied Tokyo Dome for Friday's opening day game were, of course, Giants fans and they packed the house in their trademark orange color.
Yomiuri made a historic come-from-behind victory in the 2008 Central League pennant race, but failed to grab the Japan Series title as the Giants lost the series in seven games against the Saitama Seibu Lions.