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HIROSHIMA CARP

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 5, 2015
Arai drives in five runs as Carp hammer Giants
Takahiro Arai drove in four runs in a 10-run first inning as the Hiroshima Carp knocked the Yomiuri Giants out of the Central League lead with a 13-1 rout on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 1, 2015
Swallows light up Carp starter Kuroda early
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows took advantage of Hiroki Kuroda's poor command early and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Hiroshima Carp on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 22, 2015
Sakamoto, Sugano lift Giants to win over Carp
In a pitchers' duel that lived up to its billing, Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto made the difference in Yomiuri's 1-0 win over the Hiroshima Carp on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 12, 2015
Toritani belts two-run homer to propel Tigers past Carp
Takashi Toritani hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Hanshin Tigers past the Hiroshima Carp in a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 9, 2015
Maeda records first victory of season
Carp ace Kenta Maeda earned his first win of the season on Thursday after throwing seven innings in a 1-0 victory over the Yomiuri Giants.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 8, 2015
Carp's Eldred set for return to Japan
Brad Eldred, who led the Central League with 37 home runs last season, will return to Japan on Friday after having knee surgery, the Hiroshima Carp announced Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 3, 2015
Carp, outfielder Schierholtz finalize one-year deal
The Hiroshima Carp said Friday they have agreed on a one-year contract with left-hitting outfielder Nate Schierholtz, who had stints with the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals in 2014.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 29, 2015
Kuroda wins first game back with Carp
Former New York Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who has returned to Japan after seven years in the major leagues, pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Hiroshima Carp to a 2-1 win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2015 JAPANESE BASEBALL PREVIEW
Mar 25, 2015
Carp hoping Kuroda can be final piece in title puzzle
Part of the Carp's slogan for 2015 is 'Red Rising,' and that's exactly what the club has been doing the past few years. Hiroshima has increased its win total in each of the past four seasons.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 22, 2015
Kuroda tosses seven scoreless innings in final spring appearance
Returning Hiroshima Carp veteran Hiroki Kuroda was far from his best in his final preseason tune-up but still managed seven scoreless innings against the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 19, 2015
Slugger Eldred undergoes knee surgery
Brad Eldred, whose 37 home runs last year led the Central League, has had surgery on his right knee, the Hiroshima Carp announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2015
Carp's Kuroda touched for two runs in second spring start
Hiroki Kuroda made his second preseason start of the spring on Sunday, when he allowed two runs over six innings in an exhibition against the Orix Buffaloes.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 8, 2015
Kuroda makes dominating spring debut
Hiroki Kuroda was back on the mound in Hiroshima for the first time in eight years on Sunday, when he retired all 13 batters he faced in a 1-0 exhibition win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 16, 2015
Kuroda happy to be back with Carp after stint in majors
Hiroki Kuroda said Monday the reaction of Hiroshima Carp fans told him that his decision to give up an impressive major league career for a return to the Central League club was the right one.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Feb 14, 2015
Carp catcher Aizawa expected to have bigger role this season
Keep your eye this coming season in Japanese baseball on catcher Tsubasa Aizawa of the Hiroshima Carp. The 27-year-old, eight-year veteran appears ready to take over as the first-string catcher on a team poised to challenge for the Central League pennant under new manager Koichi Ogata.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 16, 2015
Kuroda speaks out on decision to pitch in NPB this season
Workhorse big league right-hander Hiroki Kuroda said Thursday that he could not have just retired without pitching again in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2015
Hiroshima Carp girls giving underfunded ball team a lift
While the Hiroshima Carp are often contenders for Nippon Professional Baseball's Japan Series, the media have apparently crowned the team's female fans as champions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 27, 2014
Kuroda returning to Carp
Free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda will rejoin the Central League's Hiroshima Carp in 2015 after seven seasons in the majors, the club announced on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 18, 2014
Carp decide not to post pitcher Maeda
Hiroshima Carp ace Kenta Maeda's chances of playing in the big leagues next season were all but erased on Thursday, when the Central League club informed him that they will not allow him to leave via the posting system.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 13, 2014
Veteran first baseman Arai rejoins to Carp
The Hiroshima Carp announced on Thursday the acquisition of former Central League home run king Takahiro Arai, after he was granted his release by the Hanshin Tigers earlier this month.

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