Today’s hot update isn’t about a celebrity scandal or a K-pop teaser… it’s about Mother Nature messing with the Yakult Swallows’ game schedule — big time.
On April 22, the highly anticipated match between Yakult Swallows and Hiroshima Carp at Mazda Stadium got rained out, and guess what?
That’s five games canceled this April alone for Yakult — a number they haven’t hit in 11 years!
🧢 What’s Going On?
Yakult’s game cancellations in April:
April 1 vs. Hiroshima ☔ (Pre-game)
April 10 vs. Hanshin 🌧️ (Mid-game)
April 11 vs. DeNA 🌧️ (Mid-game)
April 13 vs. DeNA ☔ (Pre-game)
April 22 vs. Hiroshima ☔ (Latest)
This kind of weather streak hasn’t happened since 2014, and for the month of April? Not since 1998!
Manager Shingo Takatsu says he’s doing his best to reshuffle the team’s rhythm:
“We’re trying to keep the team flexible, but it’s tough when games keep getting pulled.”
⚾ Ishikawa Slides into Tomorrow’s Game
Veteran pitcher Masanori Ishikawa was ready to go on the 22nd, but now he’ll pitch on the 23rd instead. The manager thinks he’ll handle the change just fine.
📊 Yakult’s Current Standing
16 games played
6 wins
9 losses
1 draw
Not the smoothest season, but hey — when it rains, it pours, right?
🧠 Final Thoughts
Between unexpected weather and a tough start to the season, Yakult’s in for a wild ride this month. But if history tells us anything, it’s that this team knows how to bounce back. 💪
Have you been following the Central League this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments — and tell us who you think is shaping up to be this year’s MVP!
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