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Orix Buffaloes Stun Samurai Japan 4-3 in WBC Tune-Up

The Orix Buffaloes edged Samurai Japan 4-3 in a pre-World Baseball Classic tune-up. Yusei Kikuchi allowed three earned runs, while Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3. Despite flashes offensively, Japan couldn’t capitalize late. Per Daily Sports, manager Hirokazu Ibata said, “Everyone must fight together… When everyone’s condition rises, it becomes the team’s strength."