Jim Armstrong
Captain Shugo Maki delivered the key hit in Game 6 for the BayStars, who...
Jim Armstrong
Jim Armstrong is a veteran sportswriter with over 20 years’ experience of covering sports in Japan and overseas for The Associated Press. His work has appeared in major publications in North America and Europe. During his career, he has covered the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and the IAAF World Championships.
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