Schultz re-signs contract with Carp

The Hiroshima Carp said Thursday that they have re-signed Mike Schultz to a one-year contract worth 40 million yen with performance bonuses.

"I'm looking forward to coming back to Japan and joining our team," Mike said Thursday through a spokesman.

2008 Season Ended

This season ended on Oct. 6 and the Carp lost to the Baystars 1-2 at Yokohama Stadium.
The fourth-place Carp finished 69-70-5.
After the game, they announced that manager Marty Brown is keeping his job for next season.

I have no idea whether Mike Schultz will play for the Carp 2009 season or not.
Today, I would like to conclude this blog.
Thanks for your reading.

vs Baystars on Oct 5

The Carp beat the Yokohama Baystars 7-2 on Sunday and ensured to finish in fourth place in the Central League for the first time since 2001.

Mike Schultz pitched a scoreless inning, allowing a hit, a walk and a strikeout.
Bottom of the ninth; Carp 7, Baystar 2
Ishii flied to left.
Saeki walked.
Saitoh singled to left.
Shimonozo grounded to first.
Ishikawa struck out swinging to end the inning.