Giants confident ahead of CLCS showdown

Alex Ramirez promised former Yomiuri Giants owner Tsuneo Watanabe five postseason home runs during a ceremony celebrating the team's 2009 pennant earlier this month. Dragon slayer: Alex Ramirez, who batted .462 against the Chunichi Dragons this year, is prepared to lead the Yomiuri Giants into the second round of the Central League Climax Series. KYODO PHOTO Chunichi Dragons pitchers, you've been warned. "I'm going to do my best," said Ramirez, who had a monster year against the Dragons this season. "There's nothing wrong with trying to hit five home runs. I wish I could hit 10. It's not going to be easy, but I'm going to do my best to try and keep my promise." Ramirez will get his first chance to start making good on his lofty ambition on Wednesday, when he helps lead the Giants against the Dragons in the second stage of the... [read full story]                    

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