[Photo] Kikuchi Yusei dominates on mound

On the 2nd, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, a World Baseball Classic (WBC) official practice game between the Japan national baseball team and the Orix Buffaloes was held.

After a practice game against the Hanshin Tigers on the 3rd, the Japan national baseball team will head to Tokyo and play its first game against Taiwan on the 6th, followed by Korea on the 7th, Australia on the 8th, and the Czech Republic on the 10th.

With no outs in the bottom of the first inning, starting pitcher Kikuchi Yusei of Japan is pitching hard. Mar. 2, 2026

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