Reports of the Hanshin Tigers' demise were, it seems, a little premature.
A Tigers team that lost its first nine games and dipped as far as 16-games under .500 is now riding a six-game winning streak and finally giving their famously fervent supporters something to cheer about in 2022.
The Tigers have not fully risen from the ashes, but their detractors cannot shovel quite as much dirt on them as before.