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NPB Playoffs: Climax Series 1st Stage Highlights

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Tom Langston

While the Major League playoffs are well underway in the US, the Japanese majors recently began their postseason play. The first stage had the Chunichi Dragons beating the Tokyo Yakult Swallows 2 games to 1 in the Central League and … Continue reading →

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Otakon 2012 and an Orioles Game

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Tom Langston

This year’s Otakon didn’t have any guests that interested me but it was still a fun convention to attend. (Other people’s writeups and stuff: Big N, omo, jpmeyer, Reverse Thieves, Ed Sizemore, pirate ANNCast, Sexism in Anime & Anime Fandom panel)

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JapanBall Trip Preview

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Tom Langston

Erio will be rooting for the Dragons. In a few weeks, I will be going to Japan on a one-week baseball tour. The details are being coordinated through Bob Bavasi and JapanBall. Bob once owned the minor league Everett Giants … Continue reading →

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12 Moments 2010 Day 9: Curtland Stands Up For Her Students

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Tom Langston

Akiko, Anna, and Koume in the chancellor’s office In episode 3 of Taisho Baseball Girls, Ouka Kai is formed as a club to promote Westernized culture, even though that’s only a cover so the girls can have a school-sanctioned baseball … Continue reading →

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12 Moments 2010 Day 3: Chiyo Keeping Score

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Tom Langston

During the practice match between Nishiura & Mihoshi in Big Windup, there was something that caught my eye along with the good strategy and camaraderie of the players: team manager Chiyo was keeping score while she was announcing! Whenever I attend … Continue reading →

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