Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan outfielder Ichiro Suzuki waves to fans at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5 before Japan play China in the opening game of the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament. (Kyodo)

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