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Marines phenom Sasaki throws perfect game with Japan baseball record 19 strikeouts - The Japan News
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Samurai Japan fans rise early to witness baseball history - The Japan Times
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Baseball Blog: Latest News from CSUEB's Trip to Japan (updated 8/29) - Cal State East Bay University Athletics
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My First Japanese Baseball Game – Two Second Street
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