Yu Darvish has been dominant, the pitching staff has followed his lead, and the offense is finding a way to drive in runs.
Finally, the real Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have come out of hiding.
Red hot since the close of the interleague season, the Fighters have climbed out of last place in the Pacific League standings for the first time since March 27, and have set their sights even higher.
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