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Even with superstar Masataka Yoshida gone to greener pastures, the Orix Buffaloes didn t miss a beat, becoming the first Pacific League team to win three consecutive pennants in the 21st century on Sept. 20.
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Hiromitsu Kadota slugged 567 home runs in his 23-year career before retiring in 1992 as one of NPB's greatest power hitters. He passed away on January 24.