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Takayuki Kato won a complete-game pitchers’ duel against fellow lefty Hiroya Miyagi as the Nippon Ham Fighters staved off elimination in the Pacific League pennant race with a 3-2 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Sunday. At Kyocera Dome Osaka, Kato (10-8) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out six. “Miyagi is a good pitcher, so I knew I would have to be able to pitch out of trouble,” Kato said. “I guessed I was going to get pulled around the seventh inning, but since they left me in, I’m glad we could win.” Miyagi (5-9) struck out the first four batters he faced and finished with 13, …

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