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CHUNICHI DRAGONS

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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 5, 2017
Sugano, home runs help Giants overwhelm Dragons
The Yomiuri Giants belted three home runs for the sixth straight game and Tomoyuki Sugano went eight innings as the Kyojin clobbered the Chunichi Dragons 8-2 on Saturday afternoon.
BASEBALL
Jul 24, 2017
Former Chunichi closer Sun to manage South Korea at 2020 Olympics
Former Chunichi Dragons closer Sun Dong-yol will manage the South Korean national baseball team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when the sport will return to the Olympic program, the Korea Baseball Organization said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 8, 2017
Ruthless BayStars slay Dragons
Shoichi Ino struck out a season-high nine over seven innings and two relievers provided perfect relief as the Yokohama BayStars whipped the Chunichi Dragons 9-0 on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 7, 2017
Iwase wins first monthly honor in 12 years
The Central League Pitcher of the Month Award continued to be a surprise following Friday's announcement of the Chunichi Dragons' Hitoki Iwase as the winner for June.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 29, 2017
Dragons complete series sweep of Tigers
Yudai Ono tossed six scoreless innings and three relievers completed a four-hit shutout as the Chunichi Dragons swept the three-game series against the Hanshin Tigers with a 2-0 win on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 23, 2017
Dragons' Valdes rises to challenge against Giants' Sugano
Raul Valdes never blinked.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 10, 2017
This time, Marrero makes no mistake crossing home plate
A day after he robbed himself of a home run, Orix's Chris Marrero made no mistakes, when his solo homer helped the Buffaloes to a 5-3 win over the Chunichi Dragons on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 2, 2017
Dragons youngster Ogasawara handcuffs Eagles for five innings
Shinnosuke Ogasawara threw five shutout innings to earn his first win of the year as the Chunichi Dragons beat the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 6-3 on Friday, with Alex Guerrero hitting his sixth home run in four interleague games.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 20, 2017
Matayoshi gets revenge against Carp as Dragons win third straight
Reliever-turned-starter Katsuki Matayoshi got a measure of revenge on Saturday, with seven impressive innings in the Chunichi Dragons' 2-1 win over the Hiroshima Carp.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 9, 2017
Tigers' Messenger off to sensational start this season
A baseball season may be a marathon, but there's something to be said for getting off to a fast start.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 3, 2017
Nakamura makes winning debut with Carp
Right-hander Yuta Nakamura earned a win in his first career game for the Central League-leading Hiroshima Carp, holding the Chunichi Dragons to three runs over five innings in his team's 7-4 come-from-behind win on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 22, 2017
BayStars amass 13 hits, whip Dragons
Every player in the Yokohama Baystars' starting lineup had at least one hit in a 13-hit offensive attack as the Yokohama-based club defeated the Chunichi Dragons 11-4 in the Central League on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 1, 2017
Abe smacks game-ending homer as Giants overcome Dragons
The Yomiuri Giants trailed the Chunichi Dragons for 8 2/3 innings on Saturday afternoon. When Shinnosuke Abe finally gave them the lead, it was for keeps.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 31, 2017
Giants usher in new season with victory over rival Dragons
There's a stuffed Giabbit doll headed Lillianne Mikolas' way. If things go her father's way, there'll be whole lot more coming.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2017 NPB PREVIEW
Mar 30, 2017
Carp set sights on repeat performance in Central League
The following is the second of a two-part NPB preview beginning with the 2016 Central League champions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 19, 2017
Ex-Dragons ace Kawakami retires
Former Chunichi Dragons ace Kenshin Kawakami announced his retirement in a television appearance Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 6, 2017
Dragons sign pitchers Araujo, Rondon
The Chunichi Dragons have acquired Venezuelan pitchers Elvis Araujo and Jorge Rondon, the Central League club announced Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Jan 2, 2017
New year brings new hopes for some in Japanese baseball
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched his final game of 2016 in the maroon and yellow of the Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rican winter league. Matsuzaka threw seven innings in that Dec. 29 start, giving up three hits and allowing his only run in the seventh inning.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 28, 2016
Dragons acquire relievers Araujo, Rondon
The Chunichi Dragons have acquired lefty Elvis Araujo and right-hander Jorge Rondon, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Dec 24, 2016
Ex-Dragons star Powell reminisces about playing days in Japan
One of the most prolific hitters among foreign players in Japan, and a most fan- and media-friendly personality, returned to the country earlier this month to say "konnichi wa" and offer batting instruction to Japanese youngsters.

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