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HIT AND RUN

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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Nov 30, 2013
For once, MVP voters got things right
One thing that's always surprising when NPB voters get both the Pacific and Central League MVP winners right.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Nov 16, 2013
New rules needed for posting system
Masahiro Tanaka will probably end up in the majors next year, thanks in no small part to the terms NPB players seem to be willing to accept in regards to the posting system.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Nov 11, 2013
Kokubo gets started in Japan dugout with one eye on future
Hiroki Kokubo got his feet wet as Samurai Japan manager by sweeping Taiwan in a three-game exhibition series between the two countries over the weekend.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Nov 2, 2013
At a loss for words to explain Tanaka's loss
For awhile it was a joke even to ask the question.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Nov 1, 2013
Gambles pay off for Eagles skipper Hoshino
In the fifth game of the Japan Series, Senichi Hoshino went for the jugular.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Oct 27, 2013
Rookie Norimoto gives Eagles hope for promising future
When the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles lost ace Hisashi Iwakuma to the major leagues in 2011, they had another, Masahiro Tanaka, waiting in the wings.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Oct 21, 2013
Lower seeds face stacked deck during NPB's Climax Series
When the Hiroshima Carp lost Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage, they found themselves trailing 2-0 in the six-game series. Ditto for the Chiba Lotte Marines in the Pacific League.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Oct 7, 2013
Time ripe for NPB to alter makeup game format
The Orix Buffaloes will be on the field when the Pacific League Climax Series begins on Oct. 12.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 30, 2013
Another challenge awaits Rakuten
Clinching the Pacific League pennant a little early gave the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles a chance to really enjoy the moment.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Sep 24, 2013
Kato's attempt to change NPB doomed by lack of power
Ryozo Kato had the ideas to be the commissioner Japanese baseball needed, but not the muscle.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 22, 2013
Time to salute Ichiro's amazing feat, leave debate aside
Ichiro Suzuki took off his helmet to reveal a head a little more salt than pepper as he bowed in appreciation of the reception he was receiving after joining an exclusive club with the 4,000th professional hit of his career between Japan and the U.S. at Yankee Stadium.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 19, 2013
German giving master class in fine art of stealing bases
Esteban German is looking for a sign. Not one of a divine nature, but something — anything from the movement of a shoulder to the shifting of weight — that can serve as his cue to leave the safe haven of first base and make a mad dash to second.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 12, 2013
MLB chatter sure to increase as Tanaka dominates in NPB
It was Friday morning in Japan when Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer earned his 17th win of the MLB season.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Aug 5, 2013
Balentien, Ogawa keep Swallows in spotlight
There normally wouldn't be many reasons to keep close tabs on a 35-57-1 team that's 22½ games out of first place.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Jul 22, 2013
Otani's presence hard to ignore during NPB All-Star Series
If this year's NPB All-Star Series was about anything, it was about Shohei Otani.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 15, 2013
Itoi trade not yet paying off for either Fighters or Buffaloes
The Orix Buffaloes hit their first home run of the year long before any games were played, or at least that was the common refrain.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Jul 8, 2013
Tanaka hitting his stride as season progresses
The next time Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles he'll be trying to win his 12th consecutive decision since opening day.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jul 2, 2013
Former Dodgers owner reflects on Nomo, friendships
The paths of former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo and former owner and team president Peter O'Malley didn't cross during the latter's recent trip to Japan.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jun 25, 2013
Marines need power bat to aid chase for Pa League crown
The Chiba Lotte Marines have done just fine without a real power hitter in their lineup for most of the season.
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BASEBALL / HIT AND RUN
Jun 18, 2013
Ramirez keeps focus, waits for next opportunity to contribute
It's the waiting that's the hardest part for Alex Ramirez. The wait for the next at-bat, for the next opportunity to contribute to the Yokohama BayStars, for another chance to show there is still life in his bat.

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