Yokohama 3, at Yomiuri 1

TOKYO (Interstat) — In a tightly contested pitchers’ duel that defied pregame projections, the Yokohama BayStars rode a dominant start from Katsuki Azuma to a 3-1 victory over the Yomiuri Giants on Friday night at a packed Tokyo Dome. A crowd of 41,855 watched as Azuma, the BayStars’ left-handed ace, delivered a masterful performance, striking out nine over seven strong innings while allowing just one run on five hits. His command stifled a potent Yomiuri lineup and provided a crucial stabilizing force for a Yokohama team that entered the contest with just one win in its first six games. The… Read more...