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Japanese Pitcher's Heroic Game Only Slightly Marred By Announcers' Comment About Learning English

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Yu Darvish, superstar.

In 2012, Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish made a splashy debut in Major League baseball, winning 16 games, recording 221 strikeouts and earning an All-Star nod.

In 2012, Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish made a splashy debut in Major League baseball, winning 16 games, recording 221 strikeouts and earning an All-Star nod.

Image by Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT

As the team's undisputed ace heading into 2013, Yu has become the face of the franchise, especially after the departure of star outfielder Josh Hamilton to the Angels. Rangers fans expect big things this year.

As the team's undisputed ace heading into 2013, Yu has become the face of the franchise, especially after the departure of star outfielder Josh Hamilton to the Angels. Rangers fans expect big things this year.

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And tonight, for 26 batters in a row, they got more than they could've hoped for. Yu was flawless, allowing no runner to reach base safely. His 14 strikeouts? A career high.

And tonight, for 26 batters in a row, they got more than they could've hoped for. Yu was flawless, allowing no runner to reach base safely. His 14 strikeouts? A career high.

Image by Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT

His speed and control? Impeccable. Astros hitters were off-balance all game long. Look at those changeups.

His speed and control? Impeccable. Astros hitters were off-balance all game long. Look at those changeups.

Via: brooksbaseball.net


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