The Japan Times
With Tsuyoshi Shinjo’s plan for Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters ace Hiromi Ito in the first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series, the Fighters manager ran the risk of being run out of the postseason without his best pitcher touching the ball. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/tsuyoshi-shinjo-hiromi-ito/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #tsuyoshishinjo #hiromiito #hokkaidonipponhamfighters
Tsuyoshi Shinjo’s high-stakes gamble pays off in the Climax Series

Not every manager would willingly go into a three-game playoff series without planning for his best pitcher to throw.

The Japan Times
Oct 15, 2024 at 6:47amBuffer