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HIT AND RUN

Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jan 8, 2012
Nakajima's predicament illustrates why posting system needs changes
Hiroyuki Nakajima is one of the top shortstops in Japanese baseball, possibly even the best at the moment. A versatile infielder with a good bat and a slick mix of power and speed, Nakajima would seem to have the tools necessary to carve out a niche for himself in the major leagues.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Dec 20, 2011
Wada must adjust to have success in majors
A picturesque start by Tsuyoshi Wada in Game 1 of the Japan Series in November was marred by one bad pitch to Kazuhiro Wada that allowed the Chunichi Dragons to steal a win in the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' home park.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Dec 6, 2011
Uchikawa's MVP win shows voters favor team over player
If Seiichi Uchikawa's win in the race for the Pacific League MVP award says anything, it's that the ultimate individual honor is really a team award in disguise.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Nov 17, 2011
Slump frustrates batting champ Uchikawa in Japanese Fall Classic
As soon as wood met rawhide, Seiichi Uchikawa sped out of the batter's box. He struck the ball well, and it had to be a relief, as he watched it sail to wall in center field, to finally have something go right at the plate.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Nov 2, 2011
Unlikely trio in spotlight as Swallows reach CLCS second stage
Katsuki Akagawa, Ryoji Aikawa and Ryosuke Morioka stood on the podium near home plate as the cheers of Tokyo Yakult supporters rang out through the night air at Jingu Stadium on Monday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Oct 25, 2011
Chono was most valuable player for Giants this season
There were all sorts of strings attached to Hisayoshi Chono's last at-bat of the regular season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Oct 10, 2011
Darvish's recent struggles to win byproduct of Fighters' real issues
Yu Darvish's struggle to get into the wins column recently, could be indicative of problems that could doom the Hokkaido Nippon Fighters' latest bid to reach the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Oct 4, 2011
Hawks euphoric after triumph, focused on winning Japan Series title
For a few precious hours, the rigors of a demanding season were forgotten as the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks sprayed one another with bottle after bottle of beer.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 27, 2011
Ochiai given raw deal by Chunichi despite his successful run in dugout
A few years ago, before an All-Star game at Yokohama Stadium, while most players were relaxing, then-Chunichi Dragons slugger Tyrone Woods was feverishly fielding grounders at first base hit by his manager, Hiromitsu Ochiai.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 20, 2011
Fighters keep focus on PL pennant after Nashida bombshell
Bobby Keppel's translator stood at the ready, but the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher didn't need him.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 13, 2011
'Ma-kun' has left Saito behind in rise to top
The look on Masahiro Tanaka's face after his victory over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters Saturday said it all.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 6, 2011
Fighters would be wise to hang on to manager Nashida
Baseball is a funny sport sometimes in that no one ever seems content to live in the present.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 30, 2011
Itoi fast becoming one of Japan's best players
In 2006, at about the same time the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters were watching Tomoya Yagi, who would later be named Pacific League Rookie of the Year, and a right-handed fireballer named Yu Darvish develop on the mound, another pitching prospect was at a crossroads.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 23, 2011
Sweat and effort pay off as Gonzalez claws way back from disastrous 2010
Dicky Gonzalez looked like he had just run a marathon on Friday afternoon. Gonzalez was spent, and it showed. He rested his hands on his hips and breathed deeply, while beads of sweat rolled down his forehead despite the relative coolness of the air-conditioned Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 9, 2011
Challenging 'road of death' easier on current Tigers than past squads
The Hanshin Tigers on Aug. 1 played the first of what will become a long string of games away from their home stadium, which is currently being used for the National High School Baseball Championship.
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 2, 2011
Hara needs to show patience as Giants try to bounce back
One could only imagine the thoughts running through Tatsunori Hara's mind as he watched his Yomiuri Giants blow a five-run lead against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 26, 2011
Japan's new wave challenged NPB's best in All-Star Series
On the surface, the All-Star Series mostly seems like an exercise without much benefit for veterans.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 19, 2011
Former Carp, Marines pitcher Minchey happy to be involved in game
Nate Minchey hovered near the home dugout at Tokyo Dome as the Yomiuri Giants practiced, but there was no missing him. Being conspicuous isn't exactly a trait of many 203 cm and above.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 12, 2011
Carp pitchers Bullington, Sarfate making most of first year in Japan
Sometimes an open mind can be as valuable to a pitcher as a good fastball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 5, 2011
Wins don't paint accurate portrayal of lefty Takeda's season
Hokkaido Nippon Ham pitcher Masaru Takeda may not have the record of an All-Star, but that's exactly what he is.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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