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Japan's No. 1 hitter Ohtani is taking the lead in the top of the first inning of the 2026 WBC Tokyo POOL match between Taiwan and Japan at Tokyo Dome on the 6th, making Chung Ha-chun's first pitch a double. 2026.03.06.
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