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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

HANAMAKI, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after striking out South Korea's Shay Whitcomb in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is pictured after allowing an RBI single to South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Moon Bo Gyeong of South Korea hits a two-run double off Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi plays catch during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi plays catch during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes part in a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi heads to the ground for spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi smiles during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts against the Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi starts against the Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 9, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 9, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 9, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 9, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 9, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.