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Japan Claims Collegiate Baseball Championship with Thrilling 6-5 Win

7/14/2025

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Japan triumphed in the 45th Japan-USA Collegiate Baseball Championship Series, clinching the title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the United States on July 13 at Jingu Stadium. Captain Ayuto Matsushita, named MVP, spearheaded the team’s remarkable five-game winning streak, culminating in their first championship since 2004 with a stunning fifth-inning rally.

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Japan triumphed in the 45th Japan-USA Collegiate Baseball Championship Series, clinching the title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the United States on July 13 at Jingu Stadium. Captain Ayuto Matsushita, named MVP, spearheaded the team’s remarkable five-game winning streak, culminating in their first championship since 2004 with a stunning fifth-inning rally.