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Good News and Bad News

By Steve Novosel

I lied; there is no good news. How can there be good news when the pen blows a game to the hated Lions?
The pen didn’t blow a lead, but they did blow a tie – twice – and the second time was unrecoverable as Seibu beats Lotte the second night in a [...]

A Ham-Free Weekend, Part 2

By Steve Novosel

The Ham-Free Weekend rolled on in utterly brilliant and heart-stopping fashion as both Saturday and Sunday’s games went all the way to the last frames as the visiting Golden Eagles of Rakuten battled our beloved Chiba Lotte Marines. In both games Lotte overcame adversity and missed opportunities only to make the game-winning play. [...]

Over the Rainbow

By Steve Novosel

And on the third day of the series the skies shone golden, and the men of Lotte fought doggedly for every run, contested every out, and ultimately – rightfully – triumphed over the Hawks 3-1.
Actually, the weather at the start and the end of the game wasn’t so hot. The first inning [...]

Game Report(s): Lotte vs Rakuten, 9 July, Lotte vs Nippon Ham, 10 July

By Steve Novosel

You may have noticed that I am slow in posting when things don’t go well. I admit it; I don’t really like to talk bad about my favorite team. There’s no way around it, though – these last two games were really unpleasant to watch as a fan.
Both games unfolded similarly and the [...]

Game Report: Orix vs Lotte, 4 July

By Steve Novosel

This one didn’t go as planned. Karakawa returned to the mound the day before his 20th birthday looking for his last win as a teen. He pitched solidly but took the loss instead as Lotte dropped their second game in a row to Orix, 4-1. That also brings Lotte’s season record with [...]

We Love Marines

Good News and Bad News

A Ham-Free Weekend, Part 2

Over the Rainbow

Game Report(s): Lotte vs Rakuten, 9 July, Lotte vs Nippon Ham, 10 July

Game Report: Orix vs Lotte, 4 July

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