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By DAVID BRANDT TOKYO©2025 GPlusMedia Inc.
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obladi
Almost as good as the Hanshin Tigers.
Japantime
This is why Japanese players are being recruited in all sports around the world from Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Rugby. They are able to dominate in any position. Everywhere I go in Japan, I see them practicing all day. And they have the biggest crowds to support them as well.
Cephus
What a game! Really exciting.
TorafusuTorasan
The game was good, as were the next morning wide show segments about superfans, premium stadium cuisine, etc.
Odd though when some broadcasters go to extremes to broadcast content marginally related to the Tokyo Series. For example, NHK BS2 had a replay today of a Cubs vs. Reds game from 2020 in a silent, empty pandemic-era stadium. I am sure I saw the same game rebroadcast around this time last year. They must have sunk a lot of money into MLB rights to justify showing an old Bauer vs Darvish pitching duel year after year.
factchecker
" What a game! Really exciting. "
Yep, breathtaking excitement.
YayDuckie
Really good game with lots of fanservice.