Okihara launches three-run homer in win over Australia

Okihara launches three-run homer in win over Australia

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese shortstop Yoshinori Okihara launches a three-run homer in the sixth inning of the Olympic baseball preliminary game with Australia on Sept. 19, as Japan came from behind for a 7-3 win over the Olympic hosts.

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