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- Coach Yamai noted that there are currently no pitchers throwing in the seventh inning, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the Chunichi Dragons, even as standout player Koshien product Neo Ono struggled to halt the team’s losing streak.  Chunichi Sports
- Hanshin manager Fujikawa commented on instances where Chunichi players crossed paths on the field, expressing his hope that all athletes remain healthy and able to play, while similarly referencing the recent incident involving an umpire struck directly in the head by a bat.  Yahoo! News
- Hanshin’s Sato Teruaki hit his first triple of the season, aided by strong winds and enthusiastic support from Tigers fans, saying afterward, “Well, I guess I was lucky. Lucky indeed.”  d Menu News
- Morishita delivered a solo home run to secure the win as Hanshin defeated Chunichi 2-1 in professional baseball action.  Jiji Press
- On April 17, Hanshin reversed the outcome to defeat Chunichi 2-1 in Okinawa.  Okinawa Times
