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Metros End Matsumoto's Streak: The Candelaria Metros got more than the 4-2 victory at Akita Grounds today -- they also put an end to the 20-game hitting streak of Akita Magnets center fielder Yasuhiko Matsumoto by holding him without a hit in 3 at-bats.
After the game, Matsumoto seemed more concerned with his team taking the loss than with the demise of his streak.
"I had some great looks at some pitches that I should have hit," he said. "I missed some that I shouldn't have swung at. All in all, I wasn't much help with the bat today."
Matsumoto has collected 31 hits for the Magnets this year, 1 of them home runs. He has also netted 7 RBIs and scored 15 runs while batting .344.
After the game, Matsumoto seemed more concerned with his team taking the loss than with the demise of his streak.
"I had some great looks at some pitches that I should have hit," he said. "I missed some that I shouldn't have swung at. All in all, I wasn't much help with the bat today."
Matsumoto has collected 31 hits for the Magnets this year, 1 of them home runs. He has also netted 7 RBIs and scored 15 runs while batting .344.