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Masataka Yoshida the Hero as Orix Rallies in Ninth for Game 5 Win over Yakult
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Japanese Dream Team Sets Sights on Victory
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Japanese Dream Team Sets Sights on Victory
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Individual dreams must be cherished the most: Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida will reportedly play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Masataka Yoshida stars for Japan in World Baseball Classic semifinal
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Buffaloes may allow Masataka Yoshida to make MLB move via posting system under right conditions - The Japan Times
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Japanese batting champion Masataka Yoshida likely to join MLB free agent class, per report
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Masataka Yoshida Powers Japan Past South Korea in WBC Rout
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Individual dreams must be cherished the most: Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida will reportedly play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Masataka Yoshida - Wikipedia
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World Baseball Classic: Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC
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