Sasaoka leads Hiroshima to shutout of Hanshin

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Shinji Sasaoka and two relievers combined on a five-hit shutout as the Hiroshima Carp beat the Hanshin Tigers 2-0 for their fourth straight win at Koshien Stadium on May 5.

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