Hanshin 2, at Yomiuri 0

TOKYO (Interstat) — In a classic pitchers’ duel that defied pregame projections, Hanshin Tigers left-hander Haruto Takahashi authored a masterful complete-game shutout, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over the Yomiuri Giants on Saturday evening at a sold-out Tokyo Dome. A crowd of 42,193 watched as Takahashi outdueled a formidable effort from Yomiuri starter Spencer Howard, scattering just three hits over nine dominant innings while striking out six and walking one. The game, which lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, was a stark contrast to the previous night’s 3-1 Giants win and confounded the Interstat game simulator, which had… Read more...