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Ryuhei Sotani fanned 12 over six innings and Yuma Tongu drove in the go-ahead run as the Orix Buffaloes blanked the Hanshin Tigers 4-0 in interleague play Tuesday. Sotani (4-2) allowed seven hits and did not issue a walk as he combined with three relievers on the shutout in the opening game of the Japan Series rematch at Kyocera Dome Osaka. The 23-year-old lefty worked his way out of a jam with one out and runners on first and third in the second inning. He struck out five straight batters after allowing a runner on with one out in the fourth. He struck out Johan Mieses with the bases loaded t…

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