For the reigning Japan Series champions, April was not a very kind month.
Fighters outfielder Hichori Morimoto, left, cruises past the third base coach with a smile after hitting
a two-run homer in the sixth inning against Orix at Sapporo Dome on Saturday afternoon. Hokkaido Nippon
Ham defeated the Buffaloes 7-3.
KYODO PHOTOAfter falling to the Seibu Lions 6-2 on Apr. 19, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters didn't win again until April 26 — a span a six games, and their worst losing streak in two seasons.