[Photo] Korea-Japan opener expected pitcher Kikuchi Yusei

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

The Japan national baseball team, which will head to Tokyo after a practice game with the Hanshin Tigers on the 3rd, will 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, starting pitcher Kikuchi Yusei of Japan is pitching hard. Mar. 2, 2026

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