8/30/09 — Chunichi (Home) [Game Cancelled]
August 30th, 2009
Tokyo Yakult Swallows X
Streak: Lost 4 Last 5: WLLLL
(Jingu Stadium)
Riding its most recent four game losing streak, the birds looked to salvage a little pride and win one game at home before starting a six game road trip on Tuesday. However, this game was called due to rain after the conclusion of the second inning.
Considering the forecast and the fact that it was raining before the game even started, it’s surprising that this game got underway in the first place.
Tonight’s starting lineup:
1. Fukuchi (LF)
2. Tanaka (2B)
3. Aoki (CF)
4. Guiel (RF)
5. Miyamoto (3B)
6. Hatakeyama (1B)
7. Kawashima (SS)
8. Aikawa (C)
9. Ishikawa (P)
As you can see, Takada fiddled with the lineup again by switching Kawashima and Tanaka in the order.
And Tanaka’s only at-bat of the game, resuming his old role, was a sac bunt. No runs ended up scoring.
