Moments after becoming Japan's new all-time saves leader, Hitoki Iwase took a brief trip down memory lane.
On the field for a hero interview after his record 287th save on Thursday, the Chunichi Dragons veteran was asked if there was one save during his career that stood out from the others.
"The Japan Series," he responded. Asked if he was referring to the perfect game that clinched the 2007 Japan Series, the saves leader replied in the affirmative. "My legs were shaking, that only happened on Opening Day and the Japan Series."