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Yamasaki Belts 5 Hits Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 "It was like I was hitting little league pitching," said Kiyonobu Yamasaki after his 5-hit performance against the Federals. "No offense meant to Washington, but it was like I was back in little league again. I could see the ball that well. But this wasn't a kid league park, it was The Ballpark at Potomac Yard ." The Duke City center fielder had a fantastic day at the plate, knocking out 5 hits in 5 at-bats and pacing his club to a 13-3 victory. His manager elaborated after the game to the press, saying, "Kiyonobu worked the entire offseason on trying to shorten his swing and stay inside the ball and the hard work is paying off in base hits." "That's what I'm trying to do," Yamasaki said. "Be quick to the ball and let it travel a little farther so I get a better look at it." Kiyonobu Yamasaki hit a two-run home run off Hunter Shaw in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, walked in the 8 th and hit an RBI double in the 9th. Yamasaki is presently hitting at a .431 pace with 5 home runs and 19 RBIs. He has played in 15 games and scored 18 times. |
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