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Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings
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Keys to Masataka Yoshida's turnaround, as measured by Statcast
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Masataka Yoshida leads Red Sox comeback win with 2-HR inning
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For Masataka Yoshida, it's all about contact — communicating with
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World Baseball Classic: Japan stuns Mexico, advances to title game
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Talking to former team helped Red Sox know when Masataka Yoshida
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Masataka Yoshida continues torrid World Baseball Classic stretch
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Masataka Yoshida Smacks a Pair of Eighth-Inning Home Runs as Red
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Japan beats U.S. for 1st Olympic baseball gold medal