Hanshin Can't Beat Yokohama
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Re: Hanshin Can't Beat Yokohama
[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Apr 30, 2004 7:09 PM
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This is a very pleasant surprise (as a BayStar fan). I'd have never pridicted this from the pre-season, or the last few years. I was more of a believer at the beginning of last season that they'd be on top at the end of the month (and year) than this year. Instead, they were already about 9 games out at the end of April last year, and in first (assuming they hold on this evening) this year.
So, what do you think of Kinkade kicking the ball for a free pass?
So, what do you think of Kinkade kicking the ball for a free pass?
Re: Hanshin Can't Beat Yokohama
[ Author: torakichi | Posted: May 1, 2004 12:22 PM
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Well, like I say, I was there at the time, but a million miles away in the right-field stands, so I couldn't really tell. At the time, we were just yelling at the umpires to hurry up and get on with it.
After seeing it repeatedly on TV, though, it was fairly blatant, wasn't it?
After seeing it repeatedly on TV, though, it was fairly blatant, wasn't it?
Is this Testament to the New, Improved Yokohama?
[ Author: torakichi | Posted: May 11, 2004 11:47 PM
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I was able to get tickets for Hanshin vs. Yakult in June, but Hanshin vs. Yokohama was sold out.
Re: Hanshin Can't Beat Yokohama
[ Author: torakichi | Posted: May 28, 2004 12:36 PM
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At last! The Tigers finally got a win over the BayStars last night. Our record against Yokohama is now 1 win and 7 (count 'em: seven!) losses.
Perhaps now Kei Igawa will trim his unruly mop of hair.
Perhaps now Kei Igawa will trim his unruly mop of hair.
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I was at Koshien last night (Apr. 29) to see Hanshin vs. Yokohama, and Hanshin didn't look like taking the upper hand at any stage during the game. At one point, one of the leaders of the cheer squad tried to inject some vigor into the crowd with a rousing speech. I was struck, however, at how hollow the phrase "Yokohama Ginko" sounds these days in light of the BayStars' domination over the Tigers. Last year, the BayStars were referred to as Yokohama Ginko (the Bank of Yokohama) because whenever we needed to top up our wins column, we'd just pop over to Yokohama and they'd oblige. Not any more: so far in 2004, Hanshin have played Yokohama 5 times, and haven't won once.