(1)Matsui hits 1st homer in major leagues

(1)Matsui hits 1st homer in major leagues

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees rookie Hideki Matsui hits a grand slam in his third at-bat during the Yankees' home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 8. It was his first home run in a regular season game in the major leagues.

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