The Shikoku Island All Stars play the Ottawa Champions
Throughout June 2015, the Shikoku Island League Plus All Stars, who belong to the Japanese independent professional baseball league, toured North America to play against teams from the independent Can-Am League. From June 27th - 28th, the All Stars visited Ottawa for its final stop before returning to Japan.
On June 27th, the Ottawa Champions played the Shikoku Island League All Stars at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT) Park. With the help of fans rooting and cheering from the stands,including Japanese nationals, Japanese Canadians as well as Ambassador and Mrs. Monji and Embassy of Japan staff, the All Stars won a 3-0 victory over the host Ottawa Champions. After the game, some fans had the chance to meet the teams.
Unfortunately, the game on Sunday, where the Embassy’s Minister Karube was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, was cancelled due to rain. Instead, players, league executives and members of the Japanese community celebrated at the farewell party held at RCGT Park. After Minister Karube gave opening remarks, players and guests mingled, while enjoying the chance to chat and have an international exchange through baseball.
For more on the the Shikoku Island League Plus, visit their website: http://www.iblj.co.jp/topics_detail1/id=5063
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