Yusei Kikuchi of Hanamaki Higashi high school pitches against Nagasaki Nichidai high school during the first round game of Japan’s national high school baseball championships at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. Kikuchi, who has drawn interest from several major league teams, picked up the win despite giving up five runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out five. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) ** JAPAN OUT MANDATORY CREDIT FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY IN NORTH AMERICA **