Tamura throws first pitch in Game 2 of Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Sydney Olympics judo gold medalist Ryoko Tamura throws the first pitch in Game 2 of the best-of-seven Japan Series professional baseball championship at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 21. Central League champions Yomiuri Giants and Pacific League champions Daiei Hawks are battling it out in the series.

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