Where Eagles Dare

Series Roundup: Eagles at Marines

Andrew — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:16:24 +0000

What had the chance to be a sweep quickly crumbled to a two games to one series loss, which this team simply cannot afford at this point in the season. Game one saw Mr. Hyde make an appearance. Rasner pitched his best game of the season, throwing one-hit ball over seven innings en route to [...]

Series Roundup: Eagles vs Lions

Andrew — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:00:55 +0000

Coming off of a dominant performance by Masahiro Tanaka on the 8th, Rakuten looked to build some momentum heading into the week against the Seibu Lions. Marty Brown's team left Sendai disappointed however, dropping the opening and closing game of the series, with a rainout sandwiched in between. Hisashi Iwakuma (7-7, 2.85) has been struggling [...]

Series Roundup: Eagles at Fighters

Andrew — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:36:15 +0000

Optimism was high heading into this series in Sapporo after sweeping the Marines earlier in the week. The mood quickly changed however as the home team outscored Rakuten 18 to 7 in the first two games of this set, both Eagles losses. The first game featured the team's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, also known [...]

Series Roundup: Eagles vs Marines

Andrew — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:51:51 +0000

As this August heatwave continues to punish northern Japan, it would appear that the Eagles too have started to warm up. In the sweep of the Lotte Marines the Eagles began to resemble their 2009 form - aggressive running, solid pitching, timely hits, and home runs. Let's see if this was just a [...]

Series Roundup: Eagles vs Buffaloes

Andrew — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:57:04 +0000

The Eagles dropped two of three at home last week. In the series opener, the bullpen couldn't stop a threat in the sixth inning, giving up four runs just after they'd scored four themselves, losing 6-4. Former closer Tsuyoshi Kawagishi (2-5, 5.70) took the loss. Takashi Kawai (1-2, 4.10) started the second game but [...]

Eagles vs Fighters Postgame: Close But No Cigar

Andrew — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:21:42 +0000

KLEENEX STADIUM, SENDAI - The Nippon Ham Fighters broke out with an early five run lead, then held on to stave off a late rally by the Eagles, winning 5-4 last night. Hisashi Iwakuma (6-5) took the loss. Video highlights inside. This text will be replaced var so = new SWFObject('http://www.tv-live.jp/vod/player.swf','mpl','540','430','9'); so.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); [...]

Eagles vs Hawks Postgame: Shutout

Andrew — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:34:30 +0000

KLEENEX STADIUM, SENDAI - The Rakuten Eagles got shut out for the tenth time this season, falling 4-0 to the Softbank Hawks. The home team could only muster five hits off of Fukuoka's pitching, striking out 11 times in the process. Video after the break. This text will be replaced var so = [...]

Eagles vs Hawks Postgame: Night of the Living Rasners

Andrew — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:01:28 +0000

KLEENEX STADIUM, SENDAI - Darrell Rasner (3-7) went seven strong innings for the third straight time last night, picking up his second consecutive win. He's somehow managed not to lose a game since May 24th. Marty Brown, I don't what you've done with Razzy, but keep it up! Video highlights inside. This text [...]

Eagles @ Lions Postgame: Runned & Gunned

Andrew — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:28:51 +0000

SEIBU DOME, SAITAMA - The Eagles got involved in a shootout this afternoon; unfortunately they weren't able to get the last shot in as the hometown Lions split this two game series with an 8-4 victory. Rakuten starter Satoshi Nagai (4-7) got roughed up, allowing 10 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 earned runs [...]

Eagles vs Lions Postgame: Powered By Ruiz

Andrew — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:41:20 +0000

SEIBU DOME, SAITAMA - Randy Ruiz broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the eighth inning with a three run shot to centerfield, and Hisashi Iwakuma (6-4) scattered three hits over seven innings to pick up the win against the Pacific League leading Seibu Lions. The Eagles are now on a four game [...]