Hiroshima 2, at Chunichi 6

NAGOYA, Japan (Interstat) — On a Tuesday evening where the Chunichi Dragons desperately needed a spark, they detonated an offensive explosion in the very first inning and rode the dominant arm of Yumeto Kanemaru to a 6-2 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Nagoya Dome. A crowd of 11,226 watched the Dragons snap a three-game skid and improve their record to 4-11, while the Carp fell to 5-8, their early-season struggles continuing despite a late rally that fell short. The story of the game was written decisively in its opening moments. Facing Hiroshima starter Masato Morishita, the Dragons’ offense, which… Read more...