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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Yonezawa Uesugi festival

YAMAGATA, Japan - People reenact one of the famous Battles of Kawanakajima between rival warlords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen in the mid-16th century as part of the Yonezawa Uesugi festival in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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Yonezawa Uesugi festival

YAMAGATA, Japan - People take part in a reenactment of the Battles of Kawanakajima between rival warlords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen in the mid-16th century during the Uesugi Yonezawa festival in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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Kawakami to rejoin Chunichi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami. The Chunichi Dragons said on Jan. 28, 2012, they have reached an agreement on the reacquisition of Kawakami after his three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves expired.

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Braves' Kawakami to donate $50,000 for quake victims

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (L) talks with a teammate during spring training in Orlando, Florida, on March 20, 2011. Kawakami decided to donate $50,000 to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

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Passport, visa issues delay Kawakami's spring training

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren speaks to reporters in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2011, about the team's Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, who will miss the start of spring training due to passport and visa issues. Wren said the major league club had postponed filing Kawakami's work permit as he was a late non-roster invitee.

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Hiroshima's Maeda wins Sawamura Award

NICHINAN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp right-hander Kenta Maeda, the Central League leader in wins, ERA and strikeouts this season, smiles at a news conference after winning his first Sawamura Award in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2010. Maeda is the first CL recipient of the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award since Kenshin Kawakami in 2004, when the Atlanta Braves pitcher was still with the Chunichi Dragons.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (R) is removed by manager Bobby Cox in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Kawakami delivers scoreless innings

PHOENIX, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami throws the ball during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 9, 2010. Kawakami pitched six scoreless innings but was unable to pick up his first win of the season as the Braves lost 1-2.

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Kawakami delivers scoreless innings

PHOENIX, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami throws the ball during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 9, 2010. Kawakami pitched six scoreless innings but was unable to pick up his first win of the season as the Braves lost 1-2.

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Kawakami takes loss

LOS ANGELES, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami leaves the mound after giving up five runs and nine hits in 6-1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves lost 4-5 as Kawakami remained winless after 11 starts in the season.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami reacts to a homer by Florida Marlins Cameron Maybin in the third inning of a game at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Kawakami pitches 6 scoreless innings

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 19, 2010. Kawakami failed to earn his first win but stayed solid pitching a scoreless six innings.

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Kawakami pitches 6 scoreless innings

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 19, 2010. Kawakami failed to earn his first win but stayed solid pitching a scoreless six innings.

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Kawakami pitches 6 scoreless innings

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 19, 2010. Kawakami failed to earn his first win but stayed solid pitching a scoreless six innings.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox (L) removes starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami in the fifth inning from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami adjusts his cap during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after allowing two runs in the first inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino hit a home run in the seventh inning of their game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami takes another loss

WASHINGTON, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami hurls in a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on May 4, 2010. Kawakami lost his fifth straight start as the Braves fell to the Nationals 6-3.

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Braves' Kawakami takes another loss

WASHINGTON, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami (R) allows a homer by Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (L) in the fifth inning of a game at Nationals Park in Washington on May 4, 2010. Kawakami lost his fifth straight start as the Braves fell to the Nationals 6-3.

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Braves' Kawakami takes another loss

WASHINGTON, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami starts in a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on May 4, 2010. Kawakami lost his fifth straight start as the Braves fell to the Nationals 6-3.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami looks glum in the dugout after throwing the sixth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers 2nd loss against Rockies

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field in Atlanta on April 17, 2010. Kawakami suffered his second loss, allowing four runs and eight hits in five innings.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers loss in season debut

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Atlanta Braves' starter Kenshin Kawakami looks dejected as he leaves the mound after finishing the sixth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on April 11, 2010. Kawakami took the loss, giving up three runs and five hits in six innings in his season debut.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers loss in season debut

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Atlanta Braves' starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches during a game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on April 11, 2010. Kawakami took the loss in his season debut, giving up three runs and five hits in six innings.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against N.Y. Yankees

ORLAND, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Yankees in a spring training game in Orlando, Florida, on March 30, 2010. Kawakami allowed five hits and two runs in five innings as the Braves won 9-6.

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Braves Kawakami plays in preseason game

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami follows a two-run homer by Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth during the second inning in their preseason game at Orlando, Florida, on March 9, 2010. Kawakami gave up two runs on four hits and walked one in three innings.

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Braves Kawakami pitches in preseason game

ORLANDO, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Orlando, Florida, on March 4, 2010. Kawakami gave up no runs in a two-innings start.

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Kawakami, Saito join Braves's training camp

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves pitchers Kenshin Kawakami (R in front) and Takashi Saito, both from Japan, practice pitching on the first day of the club's pitchers and catchers training camp in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2010.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers 10th loss against Padres

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (R) is taken out by manager Bobby Cox (L) in the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Tuner Field in Atlanta on Aug. 26. Kawakami allowed seven hits and four runs and suffered the 10th loss of the season.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami suffers this season's eighth loss

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami (L) gets pulled from a game against the Florida Marlins by manager Bobby Cox in the fifth inning at Land Shark Stadium in Miami on July 29. Kawakami suffered this season's eighth loss, allowing seven hits and six runs in 4-2/3 innings.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 7th loss

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Mets at Turner Field in Atlanta on July 18. Kawakami, the starter, took his seventh loss in the season giving up two runs in 6-2/3 innings. The Mets won 5-1.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami earns 5th win against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 8. Kawakami earned his fifth win of this season, allowing one run and four hits in six innings.

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Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, United States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami hurls the ball in a match against the Washington Nationals on July 3 at Nationals Park. He received a no-decision after giving up five runs on six hits in 4-1/3 innings in a 9-8 win over the Nationals. Kawakami was pitching on eight days' rest after being struck at the base of his neck by a line drive in his previous start against the New York Yankees.

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Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is struck at the base of the neck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. Kawakami was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the third after pitching three perfect innings.

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Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami holds his neck after being struck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. At left is catcher Brian McCann.

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Kawakami, H. Matsui chat before game

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui, both from Japan, chat before their game at Turner Field on June 23. Matsui walked on his plate appearance as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning while Kawakami did not throw. The Braves won 4-0.