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CHIBA LOTTE MARINES

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 23, 2022
Are there limits to pitching perfection? Roki Sasaki will find out.
After 17 perfect innings, the baseball world is eagerly anticipating the next start by the Marines' phenom.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2022
In praise of sporting perfection in baseball — and then some
Roki Sasaki's April 10 showing earned him a place in the history books. But even more astounding is this: In his very next start, he threw another eight perfect innings
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2022
Japan must find better ways to nurture its future superstars
Japanese baseball star Roki Sasaki threw a perfect game, but the old ways of doing things could have ruined him before he started.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2022 NPB Preview
Mar 24, 2022
Pacific League set for wide-open pennant race in 2022
The Buffaloes enter the year as the reigning champions, but there are no guarantees in the PL this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2021
Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines again on big stage in playoff debut
Yamamoto struck out 10 in a shutout of the Marines in Game 1.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2021
Marines advance to Climax Series final with draw against Eagles
A seventh-inning blast by Leonys Martin gave Chiba the result it needed to move on to a showdown with the PL champion Buffaloes for the chance to play in the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2021
'Reiwa Monster' Roki Sasaki lives up to hype in Climax Series debut
The 20-year-old Marines pitcher impressed in his first postseason appearance, giving fans a taste of what they can expect in seasons to come.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2021
Marines earn dramatic win over Eagles in Climax Series opener
A pair of big hits helped the Marines rally past the Eagles on the first day of the postseason in NPB.

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