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Japan: JAXA Successfully Launches Next-Generation H3 Rocket Into Space 2

JAXA (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launched its new flagship H3 rocket into space in a second attempt on Saturday, February 17, and announced that it confirmed the rocket has reached orbit as planned. The H3 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima at 9:22 a.m., JST.

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Giants' Eto hits grand slam off Swallows' Iriki

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Akira Eto watches the ball after hitting a grand slam over the left-field wall off Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki in the bottom of the first May 15 at Tokyo Dome. The Giants won 11-1.

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Gome hits three-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Chunichi Dragons slugger Leo Gomez belts a three-run homer off Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki with two outs in the top of the third inning at Jingu Stadium on May 4.

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Arai hits go-ahead solo homer

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Toyo Carp infielder Takahiro Arai watches the ball after hitting a go-ahead solo homer off Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning at Hiroshima Ball Park on April 14. The Carp edged the Swallows 5-4 for their third win in a row.

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Matsui goes 3-for-4 and wins MVP in all-star series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kazuo Matsui of the Seibu Lions hits a solo homer to right in the fourth inning off Yakult Swallows right-hander Satoshi Iriki on July 21 in the opener of the all-star series at Fukuoka Dome. The shortstop went 3-for-4 to win the MVP honor after helping the Pacific League beat the Central League 7-1 to snap the former's eight-game winless streak.

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Iriki picks eighth win

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki picks his eighth victory of the season, allowing a single run over seven innings against the Yokohama Baystars at Jingu Stadium on June 28. The Swallows trounced the Baystars 13-3.

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Higashide slams homer

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Toyo Carp infielder Akihiro Higashide hits a solo homer off Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki in the bottom of the third inning at Hiroshima Ball Park on April 15. Carp edged Swallows 7-6.

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