Kudo fans 13, Daiei wins Game 1 of Japan Series

Kudo fans 13, Daiei wins Game 1 of Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Veteran Kimiyasu Kudo (2nd from R) notches a record 13 strikeouts on Oct. 23 and the Daiei Hawks grab a 3-0 victory over the Chunichi Dragons in the opening game of the best-of-seven Japan Series professional baseball championship series at Fukuoka Dome.

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