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Samurai Japan 5, Hanshin 4 — Suzuki’s 429-ft Homer Decides Tune-Up

Seiya Suzuki's 429-ft homer lifted Samurai Japan to a 5-4 win over Hanshin. Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-2. Hiroto Takahashi, Yumeto Kanemaru, Shoma Fujihira and Taisei combined for 7 shutout innings. Samurai Japan faces Chinese Taipei on March 6. Ibata: "Everyone must fight together." The narrow win reveals areas to tighten before pool play and to sharpen rotation and depth soon.