“The Yakult Swallows continued to defy expectations. After finishing last in the Central League and losing Munetaka Murakami, they won their first 5 games of the season with new manager Takahiro Ikeyama at the helm. Ikeyama is the only first-year manager in NPB history to take a last place team and win the first 5 games of the season. The Swallows currently sit atop the CL at 7-1. Will they keep it up? Almost certainly not. Is it fun? Absolutely.”

It's very fun. 8-2 now 🙌🏻