Japan beats Chicago Cubs 3-2 in exhibition game

MESA, United States - Japan's Munenori Kawasaki hits a run-scoring triple in the third inning of an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, on March 12. Japan won 3-2. The Japanese team will move to San Diego on March 13 to play in the second round of the World Baseball Classic tournament.

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