Sheldon Neuse hits a home run in Game 6 of the Japan Series, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out Koji Chikamoto with the bases loaded. Yamamoto allows consecutive singles in the seventh inning. He pitches the ninth inning with 126 pitches. Yamamoto strikes out 14 in his final start before MLB free agency. Yamamoto's performance helps the Buffaloes force Game 7. In Game 7, Neuse hits a three-run homer, driving in four runs. The Tigers win the Japan Series for the first time in 38 years. Orix Buffaloes approve Yamamoto leaving for MLB via the posting system.
The Hanshin Tigers won the Japan Series for the first time in 38 years, ended the “Curse of the KFC Colonel,” and many former big leaguers who spent time with Hanshin couldn’t be happier for the club’s famously loyal fans. https://t.co/CY8lcp9ZN6
Buffaloes to allow ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB https://t.co/Tz7Psr4hcT
Orix Buffaloes approve Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaving for MLB https://t.co/Hj3DolgldK
It's official The Orix Buffaloes just announced they will allow pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB via the posting system. $$$$. What will the cost be? Here's an estimate based on industry sources: https://t.co/v3LsUEkf2T
NPB's Orix Buffaloes Approve Posting Of Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/eZaQV3n1Il https://t.co/CTPIEbvD0W
Tigers beat Buffaloes in Game 7 to win first Japan Series title since 1985. https://t.co/GcpuTzvvf2
Wow! The Hanshin Tigers are Japan Series champions after 38 years. Their long-suffering fans are going absolutely bonkers right now.
Tigers beat Buffaloes in Game 7 to end 38-year Japan Series drought https://t.co/GcpuTzvvf2
Sheldon Neuse makes the catch and the Hanshin Tigers have won the Japan Series for the first time since 1985! https://t.co/gWARsE9ApM
The Hanshin Tigers are Japan Series champions for the first time in 38 years.
Sheldon Neuse drives in his fourth run of the night to make it 6-0. It's gotten away from Orix in these two innings.
Sheldon Neuse three-run home run for the lead in Game 7! He’s becoming a Japan Series legend https://t.co/oc4Gv0wTwn
Sheldon Neuse hits a three-run homer to put Hanshin up 3-0 in the fourth. He went deep against Yoshinobu Yamamoto last night.
In likely NPB farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans in Japan Series. https://t.co/3dI0cSfPYN
In likely farewell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans https://t.co/3dI0cSfi9f
Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out record 14 to help Buffaloes force Game 7 in Japan Series https://t.co/48mPamdF8b
Yoshinobu Yamamoto made a statement for Orix, beating Hanshin 5-1 and forcing Game 7 in the Japan Series. YY has been linked to the Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers, Yankees, D-Backs, Tigers, others 9.0 Innings 1 Earned Run 14 Strikeouts 0 Walks 138 Pitches
Japan's Yamamoto strikes out 14 in final start before MLB free agency https://t.co/imTq0svUoq
Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps Buffaloes force Game 7 in Japan Series https://t.co/nO9SyBTZ6x
Yamamoto is coming out to pitch the 9th inning with 126 pitches lol https://t.co/vsTjtzHes5
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going out for the ninth.
Yoshinobu Yamaoto allowed consecutive two-out singles in the seventh. He is at 107 pitches.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up a run early, but avoids complete disaster by striking out Koji Chikamoto with the bases loaded.
A's and Dodgers legend Sheldon Neuse just took Yoshinobu Yamamoto oppo for the lead in Game 6 of the Japan Series https://t.co/qcON95E7bD
Sheldon Neuse hits the Tigers' first home run of the series to make the score 1-0 in the second.