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Iori Yamasaki pitched his first complete-game shutout of the season to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 2-0 win against the Chunichi Dragons in the Central League on Tuesday. The right-hander struck out six, while limiting the Dragons to four hits and a walk, as he outdueled opposing starter Hideaki Wakui at Vantelin Dome Nagoya. Yamasaki (3-0) showed outstanding control during a 119-pitch outing in which he did not allow a runner past second base. “I was able to pitch patiently and get one out at a time. I’m really happy,” he said. Makoto Kadowaki broke the ice with an RBI single in the seventh i…

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