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Japan Times] Roki Sasaki poised to build on World Baseball Classic success during NPB season (article in comments) : r/NPB
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Japan pitcher Roki Sasaki takes part in team practice in Miami, Florida, on March 19, 2023, the day before his scheduled start against Mexico in a World Baseball Classic semifinal game. (Kyodo)==Kyodo
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