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Orix Buffaloes' Kaneko wins Sawamura Award

KOBE, Japan - Orix Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko holds up his fist for photos during a press conference after winning the prestigious Sawamura Award on Oct. 27, 2014, at the Hotto Motto Field stadium in Kobe, western Japan.

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Baseball in Japan

Takahiro Norimoto of the Rakuten Eagles pitches against the Orix Buffaloes in a Pacific League baseball game at Hotto Motto Field in Kobe, western Japan, on June 28, 2022.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) poses for a photo after his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game against the women's high school baseball all-star team on Dec. 18, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki bats during his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game against the women's high school baseball all-star team on Dec. 18, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki pitches against the women's high school baseball all-star team in his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2021.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki bats during his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game against the women's high school baseball all-star team on Dec. 18, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki pitches against the women's high school baseball all-star team in his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2021.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki pitches against the women's high school baseball all-star team in his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2021.

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Baseball: Ichiro Suzuki in game vs. women's team

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki bats during his Kobe Chiben team's exhibition game against the women's high school baseball all-star team on Dec. 18, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, western Japan.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the Swallows claimed their first Japan Series baseball title in 20 years with a 2-1, 12-inning Game 6 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the Swallows claimed their first Japan Series baseball title in 20 years with a 2-1, 12-inning Game 6 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yakult Swallows closer Scott McGough pitches against the Orix Buffaloes in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Shingo Kawabata of the Yakult Swallows has a pinch-hit RBI single in the top of the 12th inning off Orix Buffaloes reliever Ryo Yoshida in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Shingo Kawabata of the Yakult Swallows has a pinch-hit RBI single in the top of the 12th inning against the Orix Buffaloes in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes pitches against the Yakult Swallows in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) bumps fists with catcher Kenya Wakatsuki (2) after escaping a sixth-inning jam in Game 6 of the Japan Series against the Yakult Swallows on Nov. 27, 2021 at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

The Yakult Swallows' Jose Osuna (13) is congratulated by Norichika Aoki (23) after scoring the opening run in the fifth inning against Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. Nov. 27, 2021 at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes pitches against the Yakult Swallows in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021 at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes pitches against the Yakult Swallows in Game 6 of the Japan Series on Nov. 27, 2021 at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Seibu gives nod to Makita's use of posting system

Kazuhisa Makita of the Seibu Lions pitches against the Orix Buffaloes at Hotto Motto Field in Kobe on May 29, 2016. The Lions said on Nov. 6, 2017 that they will approve the submarine right-hander's wish to make himself available to the U.S. market through the posting system. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fighters rookie Saito wins 2nd game

KOBE, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito pitches in his start against the Rakuten Eagles at Hotto Motto Field in Kobe on April 24, 2011. Saito picked up his second win in a 5-3 victory. (Kyodo)

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Baseball in Japan

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka waits on the mound as Masataka Yoshida of the Orix Buffaloes rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on May 15, 2021.

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Baseball in Japan

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (18) allows a three-run home run to Masataka Yoshida of the Orix Buffaloes in the sixth inning at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on May 15, 2021.

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Baseball in Japan

Masataka Yoshida of the Orix Buffaloes hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning off Masahiro Tanaka of the Rakuten Eagles at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on May 15, 2021.

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Baseball in Japan

Hideaki Wakui of the Rakuten Eagles pitches against the Orix Buffaloes at Hotto Motto Field in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 16, 2020.