Japan, China to play in WBC opener in Tokyo

Japan, China to play in WBC opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan pitcher Yu Darvish (L) talks with pitching coach Tsuyoshi Yoda during team practice at Tokyo Dome on March 4. Darvish will start the opening game against China on March 5 in the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament.

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