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Kenshin Kawakami worked out under a different training schedule today because of inflammation in his right hamstring.  Kawakami's condition does not appear to be severe; his status for tomorrow's practice is still unknown.

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Katsuya Nomura visited Chatan camp today.

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Of the forty-six pitches Masahiro Yamamoto threw during batting practice on Tuesday, eleven went for balls.

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The Dragons announced today that softball pitcher Yukiko Ueno will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Thursday's practice game against the Samsung Lions.

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Daola will be making appearances at two schools Thursday morning -- Chatan Dai Ni Elementary and Chatan Dai Ni Kindergarten.

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Kimiyasu Kudo visited Chatan camp on Wednesday.  He also spent some time watching Masahiro Yamamoto toss a bullpen session.