
Happy about Fourth Place
I usually write about the winners in sports. Today, however, I want to talk about a team that is not a winner. I have lived in Nagoya for many years, and I’m a fan of the Chunichi Dragons. I remember the great years between 2004 and 2012 when Ochiai Hiromitsu was the manager. Under him, the team won four league championships and the Japan Series. Since then, the team hasn’t done very well. In fact, they came in last place from 2022 to 2024. This year, they have a new manager, and they are doing better. They won the last two games, and I’m happy that my team is going to be in fourth place. They won’t go to the Climax Series this year, but there is always next year. Go, Dragons! (132 words) You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com