After four games, no winner projected in Japan Series
2008-11-05 06:55
by Bob Timmermann
On Tuesday night, Yomiuiri took Game 3 of the Japan Series against Seibu at its home park (the Seibu Dome) in Tokorazawa by a 6-4 margin. The Giants got homers from Takahiro Suzuki, Alex Ramirez, and Michihiro "Guts" Ogasawara. Tetsuya Utumi picked up the win and Mark Kroon got the save. Kazuhisa Ishii took the loss.
In Game 4, Takayuki Kishi threw a 4-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts for Seibu (147 pitches overall) and Takeya Nakamura blasted two homers. Seth Greisinger took the loss for Yomiuri.
Game 5 will be Thursday night (early in the morning in the U.S.) at the Seibu Dome. Game 6 will be Saturday back at the Tokyo Dome. Game 7, if necessary, will be played Sunday night.
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