太平洋联盟存亡危机的真相 - 2004年NPB重组的幕后
In 2004, the merger of Kintetsu and Orix made Pacific League dissolution and single-league transition a real possibility.
In 2004, the merger of Kintetsu and Orix made Pacific League dissolution and single-league transition a real possibility.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' journey from 2004 expansion through a 38-97 inaugural season, the 2011 earthquake, to their first championship in 2013.
Senichi Hoshino, the 'Fighting General' who led three different teams to pennants: his 146-win playing career, the 2003 Hanshin miracle, and Rakuten's first championship in 2013.
田中将大在 2013 年创下前无古人的 24 胜 0 负纪录,带领乐天夺得队史首座总冠军,随后效力洋基七个赛季并重返 NPB。
Rakuten's 2013 championship, powered by Tanaka's unprecedented 24-0 season, culminated in his iconic Game 7 relief appearance one day after throwing 160 pitches.