Kokubo aims to start Japan's WBC campaign in winning style

Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo presides over a training session at Tokyo Dome on March 6, 2017, of his squad for the World Baseball Classic. After the practice, Kokubo told reporters he wants to start the campaign with a win over powerhouse Cuba in the Pool B opener. Japan won the inaugural WBC in 2006 and again in 2009 but was eliminated in the semifinals by Puerto Rico in 2013. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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