(4)Matsui hits 1st homer in major leagues

(4)Matsui hits 1st homer in major leagues

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian in Tokyo's Yurakucho district gets a copy of an extra April 9 featuring a grand slam hit by New York Yankees rookie Hideki Matsui in the team's home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 8. The Yankees beat the Twins 7-3.(MLB)

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