Matsuzaka, K. Matsui together at World Series training session

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) and Colorado Rockies infielder Kazuo Matsui share a joke during a training session at Fenway Park on Oct. 24, a day before the two teams faced off in the World Series opener, with the Rockies losing 13-1. This is the sixth consecutive year featuring at least one Japanese player in the World Series. (Kyodo)

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