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Japan grabbed an early lead on its way to a 4-1 victory over Asia-Pacific on Sunday. Japan scored on a single by Ryota Ono and a single by Yuya Nakajima in the first inning.
Asia-Pacific captured the lead in the first inning.
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Riku Goto earned the win for Japan. He tossed six innings, allowing one run, five hits, and striking out seven. Hosung took the loss for Asia-Pacific. He threw three innings, allowing four runs, four hits, and striking out four.
Natsuki Yajima, Yuya, and Ryota each drove in one run to lead Japan. Japan was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Natsuki made the most plays with eight.