Knowing that his pitch count was going up why didn't we already have somebody in the bullpen and then take him out as soon as he gave up the home run?

American here. I’ll be in Tokyo for work and able to squeeze in my first Swallows game. It’ll be Crew day and I signed up online for a Crew membership and got my tickets for Gate 7, Row 2.

What are your favorite eats at the stadium? Do the Swallows have foods in mini helmets like MLB teams do? Any other tips for my first visit?

Back in Meiji Jingu for Swallows-Baystars. Feels great to be back at the ballpark!