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Kudo Kiyoshi in focus as Inoue ends Dragons tenure

Original: 工藤公康

Kiyoshi Kudo's name is circulating in Japan amid news that Kazuki Inoue, who is stepping down as manager of the Chunichi Dragons at the end of the season, closed his final game with a win. Pitcher Hiroto Takahashi threw seven strong innings, allowing one run, and Inoue bowed to fans at Nagoya Stadium, delivering a farewell message urging strong performances ahead. Discussion has turned to who could succeed Inoue, with Kudo among the names fans are weighing up.

Why now: The Dragons' managerial change at season's end has sparked speculation about Kudo as a possible successor.

Kiyoshi KudoKazuki InoueChunichi DragonsHiroto TakahashiNagoya Stadium

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• 【中日】シーズン最終戦は白星締め 髙橋宏斗が7回1失点の好投 井上監督は声援に応え一礼してグラウンドをあとに · 日テレNEWS NNN
• 今季限りで辞任するドラゴンズ・井上一樹監督が最終戦を白星で飾る · TBS NEWS DIG
• 中日・井上監督、「けじめとして」ナゴヤ球場でラストメッセージ 「しっかりしたパフォーマンスを」円陣の中心で今後への期待寄せる · 中日新聞Web

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