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USA Baseball announced the 26-player roster for the 2025 Collegiate National Team, which will compete in the USA vs. Japan series across Japan from July 8-13, featuring players from 16 schools and including alumni, with the series marking a return to Japan since 2019.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game with a Japan Series-record 14 strikeouts, helping the Orix Buffaloes defeat the Hanshin Tigers 5-1 and force a decisive Game 7. The 25-year-old pitcher, who may be moving to the major leagues, rebounded from a rough Game 1 performance and expressed gratitude for the crowd's support. Orix will aim for a second consecutive Japan Series title in Game 7, while Hanshin seeks its first title since 1985.