A Mets Starter in Hisanori Takahashi after keeping the Yankees at Bay for 6 innings
Scattering five hits, allowing no runs in 6 innings, and lasting 101 pitches in last night’s game against the NY Yankees in Queens’ Citifield, Hisanori Takahashi earns himself a starter spot in the Met’s’ pitching rotation.
Born 4/2/75 in Tokyo, Japan, the 5’10 left hander reveals: “It’s kind of my goal to be here as a starting pitcher and stick with the major leagues…So I’m happy about it.”
Yankees v. Mets series, May 21-23, 2010, Citifield, Queens NY
Game 1: Friday, Yanks win 2-1
Game 2: Saturday, 7pm, Fox - I’m going!
Game 3: Sunday, 8pm, ESPN
(L) Takahashi gets a shake and a rotation spot from pitching coach Dan Warthen after a solid 6 innings against the Yankees Friday night [via: Simmons/News; Al Bello/Getty Images]
Sources: nj.com, nydailynews, mlb
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