The all-time great wrestler takes over as the Miyagino stablemaster, replacing his mentor, who is retiring at age 65.
Yomiuri puts an end to 14-series win streak by Yakult, but still finds itself well back of its crosstown rival.
The 22-year-old native of Kumamoto is hitting home runs at a record pace.
The high school standout has yet to replicate his prodigious power numbers at the pro level.
The season may have started off slowly but flamboyant manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo is living the dream in Hokkaido.
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