The reigning Sawamura Award winner became the fourth NPB pitcher to accomplish the special feat this season.
How did all of NPB’s teams perform during the recent interleague period? Here’s an analysis of what took place on the field.
The two-way star ignited the offense with a two-run home run and earned the win with seven stellar innings on the mound.
The 28-year-old veteran struck out nine batters and issued only one walk.
Insights on Roki Sasaki’s rising fame, other young stars to keep an eye on, Yoshihisa Hirano’s brilliant career as a closer, and much more.
After their 4-1 win over Paraguay, the Samurai Blue shifted their focus to an encounter with world No. 1 Brazil.
While China has pulled out as the host nation due to COVID-19, Japan is an option. “We were sounded out,” ーJFA President Kozo Tashima.
The Hanshin Tigers pitcher excelled on the mound and at the plate in a recent big win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
The veteran starter only allowed a leadoff double to Jesse Winker in the fifth.
Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title.
The 31-year-old veteran tossed a no-hitter with only two walks issued.
The reigning American League MVP added a solo shot and drove in five runs in the Angels’ 11-3 victory.