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TOKYO (AP) \u2014 Defending champion Japan hit four home runs \u2014 two by Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki \u2014 to beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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