The Hanshin Tigers spoiled Masahiro Tanaka's return to the iconic Koshien Stadium outside Osaka on Tuesday as the Central League's bottom club beat the Pacific League-leading Rakuten Eagles 1-0 in the interleague action opener. Former New York Yankee Tanaka (4-3) became a household name in 2006 when he guided Komazawa University Tomakomai High School to a runner-up finish at the national championship at the ballpark. He last pitched at Koshien in 2013 before his move to the majors. The Rakuten right-hander gave up a double in the first and a triple in the fourth to open each inning without giv...
