Fresh off conquering Japanese baseball, the Chunichi Dragons are turning their attention to Asian supremacy.
Chiba Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine looks at pitcher Yuki Karakawa with a smile at a Tuesday
press conference where the team announced the signing of its No. 1 draft pick out of Narita High School.
KYODO PHOTO The newly crowned Nippon Professional Baseball champions will attempt to add to their title collection this week during the third installment of the Konami Cup Asia Series, which brings together the Chinese national team and the champions from the professional baseball leagues in Japan, Taiwan and Korea.
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