Freshman Yuki Saito worked six innings Sunday as Waseda University beat Keio University 9-5 to win its second consecutive Tokyo Big Six League title.
Waseda University freshman sensation Yuki Saito fires a pitch against Keio University on Sunday at Tokyo's Jingu Stadium. Saito won his fourth game of the season to help Waseda win 9-5 and grab its second straight Tokyo Big Six title.
KYODO PHOTOSaito, who became a national idol last summer when he led Waseda Jitsugyo to the national high school championship title, held Keio scoreless through five innings before giving up four runs in the sixth at a packed Jingu Stadium.