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Mariners P earns save in 21-8 win
Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma managed to notch a save Wednesday night despite Seattle whipping the Texas Rangers by a score of 21-8.
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BP Unfiltered: About 3-, 4-, and 5-run saves by Sam Miller
On Wednesday, Hisashi Iwakuma got his first save in the majors. It doesn't really call for an analysis of his post-save celebration, because it was one of those bastard saves where the pitcher protects a (in this case) 12-run lead by pitching at least the final three innings. Iwakuma's win probability added: 0.02, as he allowed three runs.
There are actually three ways...
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Iwakuma shaky in Mariners' 9-3 loss to Yomiuri
Hisashi Iwakuma had a shaky return to Japan on Monday, giving up six runs over four innings in the Seattle Mariners' 9-3 loss to the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game.
Dustin Ackley hit a solo homer to left in the top of the first off Yomiuri's D.J. Houlton at Tokyo Dome. Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder John Bowker tied it with a solo shot off Iwakuma in the bottom...
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March 26, 2012
Dodgers 5, Mariners 5
Hisashi Iwakuma pitched four innings in his second spring start for Seattle, and the Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers tied at 5 on Saturday in a split-squad game stopped after the ninth.
Iwakuma allowed two runs and four hits. He walked one, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch as part of his 52 total pitches.
Matt Treanor hit a solo home run and starter Nathan Eovaldi tossed three...
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March 10, 2012
Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma says he needs better control of pitches next time out
Just got done speaking to Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma, seen in photo next to interpreter Daisuke Sekiba. Iwakuma said he started off well, but did not have good enough control of his pitches in that second inning when he got hit hard and saw three runs score before the frame was halted.
Iwakuma did not record an out that inning.
"It was really difficult to control my pitches...
Via Seattle Times
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February 28, 2012
Hisashi Iwakuma throws first bullpen session
Hisashi Iwakuma had the cameras whirring and the flashbulbs popping as he stepped into the bullpen moments ago and threw for the first time in camp. To say it was a bit of a sideshow would be understating it.
Iwakuma got through the roughly five-minute session, then spoke briefly to pitching coach Carl Willis through his interpreter.
For those wondering why Iwakuma won't be pitching...
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February 13, 2012
Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import
Spring training is officially under way with Seattle holding its first workout, and the team's newest import from Japan got plenty of attention.
Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (Hih-SAH-shee EE-wah-KOO-mah) did a small amount of running and a little defensive work, pronouncing Sunday's practice far easier than what he's used to in the early days of training in Japan.
The...
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February 12, 2012
Three BIG Things To Like About The Seattle Mariners Hisashi Iwakuma
Danny Likes A 91 MPH Fastball…
Feeling depressed Seattle Mariners fans after losing Michael Pineda?
There was something special about the friendly giant who was as excited to pitch as a little leaguer. Not to mention it was fun to watch as opposing clubs underestimated the rookie’s dominance and diabolical slider.
Well, Jesus Montero being rated as the number one prospect...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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January 24, 2012
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January 24, 2012
Seattle Signs Japanese Pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma
The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract.
The team announced the move Thursday.
Iwakuma has a 107-69 record in 226 career games in Japan. The right-hander was selected the 2008 Pacific League MVP and winner of the Eiji Sawamura Award (the equivalent of the Cy Young Award) after going 21-4 with a 1.87 ERA.
Last...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Mariners close to signing Iwakuma
We're hearing from CBS Sportsline that the Mariners are close to signing Japanese right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, according to Nikkan Sports (via YakyuBaka.com).
There had been reports that as many as five teams had interest in Iwakuma, and then recently the number was listed at four, including the A's, Twins and Mariners.
The Pirates and Nationals were also rumored to be...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
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