Hawks feel indirect impact of Puerto Rico disaster

SoftBank Hawks center fielder Yuki Yanagita practices in Fukuoka on Oct. 27, 2017. In an interview on Oct. 29, 2017, he expressed his concern for Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the recent hurricane. Yangita is one of a number of the Japan Pacific League team's players who have been sent to Puerto Rico's winter league over the years to learn how the game is played in a different environment. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo