The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 24 Number 20 q October 20, 2014 q www.asianreporter.com Ishikawa’s three-run homer sends Giants to the World Series By Janie McCauley The Associated Press S Colorful hats cap divisions in parliament Page 2 Recipe: Quick Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Page 13 World’s first bullet train turns 50 years old Page 16 AN FRANCISCO — Travis Ishikawa last week hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The every-other-year Giants clinched the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in Game 5 and now face the Royals in an all wild-card Fall Classic that begins Tuesday, October 21 in Kansas City. Pablo Sandoval singled to start the ninth against Michael Wacha, making his first appearance of the postseason for the Cardinals. After an out, Brandon Belt walked to bring up Ishikawa, who drove a 2-0 pitch into the elevated seats in right field. Ishikawa hit the first game-ending homer in NLCS history. And it was the first time a homer sent the Giants into the World Series since perhaps the most famous drive ever in baseball — Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in a 1951 playoff. Ishikawa knew right away on his first career postseason homer, raising his right arm into the air as he watched his ball sail into the seats. He was immediately mobbed at home plate after he rounded the bases as fireworks shot off from the center field scoreboard. Pinch-hitter Michael Morse homered leading off the eighth against Pat Neshek, who replaced Adam Wainwright to start the inning, to tie it 3-all. Morse was batting for Madison Bumgarner, who was named NLCS MVP. To learn more, visit . WALK-OFF HOME RUN. Travis Ishikawa hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the San Fran- cisco Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, on October 16, 2014. Ishikawa knew right away on his first career postseason homer, raising his right arm into the air as he watched the ball sail into the seats. He was immedi- ately mobbed at home plate after he rounded the bases. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Meet Dr. James Chan Your trusted Facial Plastic Surgeon Resource Overwhelmed by debt? Want a fresh start? KELLY K. BROWN Specializing in: BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY s Asian Faces s Asian Eyelid Surgery s Facial Plastic Surgery s Rhinoplasty 503·224·4124 www.kellybrown.com ★ LOW-COST BANKRUPTCY ★ Free consultation ★ Stop foreclosure and garnishment ★ Evening and weekend appointments Look your best! You’ve earned it! 520 SW Yamhill · Suite 420 · Portland 97204 · We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. Call today for a consultation: (503) 953-1230 The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Portland, OR Permit # 2474 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASIAN REPORTER FOUNDATION’S 2014 AWARD RECIPIENTS! Our special banquet issue recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of area Asian Americans is available online at . SPiLt ink Gallery Acrylic Colour Pencil Graphite Oil Pen & Ink Watercolour Pets w Holidays w Special Occasions w Just for Fun www.spiltinkgallery.com (503) 442-6427