Hanshin clinches 'magic number'

Hanshin clinches 'magic number'

KURASHIKI, Japan - Fans of the Hanshin Tigers raise boards saying ''Magic Number 49 Clinched'' and ''Congratulations'' at the left stands of Muscat stadium in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on July 8. The Tigers defeated the Hiroshima Carp 8-4 to mark a season-high seventh straight win and set a Central League record by reaching the magic number for clinching the pennant the fastest ever.

Arias hits go-ahead three-run homer

Arias hits go-ahead three-run homer

KURASHIKI, Japan - Hanshin Tigers infielder George Arias his a go-ahead three-run homer off Hiroshima Toyo Carp starter Ryuji Yokoyama with one out in the top of the fourth inning at Kurashiki Stadium on April 25.

Sports minister Hase meets with reporters

Sports minister Hase meets with reporters

Sports minister Hiroshi Hase meets with reporters in the western Japan city of Kurashiki on March 6, 2016. Following an uproar over the lack of a location for the Olympic cauldron at the new national stadium, Hase said a team will review the issue and put together a policy by late April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hanshin clinches 'magic number'

Hanshin clinches 'magic number'

KURASHIKI, Japan - Fans of the Hanshin Tigers raise boards saying ''Magic Number 49 Clinched'' and ''Congratulations'' at the left stands of Muscat stadium in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on July 8. The Tigers defeated the Hiroshima Carp 8-4 to mark a season-high seventh straight win and set a Central League record by reaching the magic number for clinching the pennant the fastest ever. (Kyodo)

Arias hits go-ahead three-run homer

Arias hits go-ahead three-run homer

KURASHIKI, Japan - Hanshin Tigers infielder George Arias his a go-ahead three-run homer off Hiroshima Toyo Carp starter Ryuji Yokoyama with one out in the top of the fourth inning at Kurashiki Stadium on April 25.