Ed Odeven is a sports editor and correspondent for JAPAN Forward, focusing on local sports news in Japan. With a passion for sports, Ed covers a wide range of topics including baseball, basketball, snowboarding, and more. He has also authored the book "Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg."
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By: Ed Odeven
The powerful slugger had three hits, including a two-run homer, as SoftBank won its 14th straight Japan Series game, a streak that began in 2018.
Young star Anthony Volpe, who was born in the Big Apple, belted a grand slam in the third inning to ignite New York in its must-win World Series game.
The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a five-run deficit in the fifth inning and rallied past the New York Yankees in the eighth inning in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, October 30.
By: Ed Odeven
In their three victories in Fukuoka, the BayStars held the Pacific League champion Hawks to one run. The BayStars have a 3-2 lead in the Japan Series.
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nagoya Grampus Win the Levain Cup Final in a Penalty Shootout](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LevainCup-JF-1103-e1730611689767.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
Grampus squandered 2-0 and 3-2 leads before capitalizing on the winner-take-all bonanza of the Levain Cup penalty shootout against Albirex Niigata.
Key contributions from several players have ignited the Utsunomiya Brex during their early run of success in the 2024-25 B.League season.
In his sixth NBA game, Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura entered the record book with his first points, making a pair of free throws against the Lakers.
The Chiba Lotte Marines have decided to permit pitcher Roki Sasaki to be posted to MLB, freeing him to pursue a deal during an upcoming 45-day window.
By: Ed Odeven
Up-and-coming guard Masahiro Waki has started every game for the Ryukyu Golden Kings this season, helping the team collect 11 wins in its first 14 games.
![[ODDS and EVENS] A Singular Focus Lifted the BayStars to the Top in 2024](https://cdn.japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OddsandEvens-JF-1114.jpg)
By: Ed Odeven
BayStars manager Daisuke Miura's club won the Japan Series with a great comeback against the Hawks. The team's appearance in the series also defied the odds.
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![[ODDS and EVENS] Yuki Kawamura Treasures First NBA Career Points](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kawamura-JF-1107.jpg)
![[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Roki Sasaki on the Move to MLB](https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JSN-JF-1110.jpg)