H. Matsui named AL player of the month

H. Matsui named AL player of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 2 after earning American League player of the month honors for July. In 28 games, Matsui batted .345 with 39 hits and 28 RBIs in 113 at-bats. He also led the league with a .735 slugging percentage, 13 home runs and 31 runs scored.

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui views a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010, after popping out to center in the eighth inning. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats.

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the dugout after popping out to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats.

Hideki Matsui hitless at 4 at-bats

Hideki Matsui hitless at 4 at-bats

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui is struck out in the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader against Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 13. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats as the Rays won 7-1. The Yankees took the night game 6-5.

Hideki Matsui hitless at 4 at-bats

Hideki Matsui hitless at 4 at-bats

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui is struck out in the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader against Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 13. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats as the Rays won 7-1. The Yankees took the night game 6-5. (Kyodo)

H. Matsui named AL player of the month

H. Matsui named AL player of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 2 after earning American League player of the month honors for July. In 28 games, Matsui batted .345 with 39 hits and 28 RBIs in 113 at-bats. He also led the league with a .735 slugging percentage, 13 home runs and 31 runs scored. (Kyodo)

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the dugout after popping out to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats. (Kyodo)

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui views a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010, after popping out to center in the eighth inning. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats. (Kyodo)

Laird ties NPB homer record

Laird ties NPB homer record

Nippon Ham Fighters' Brandon Laird is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Lotte Marines at Tokyo Dome on May 13, 2017, becoming the 20th player to go deep in four consecutive at-bats in Nippon Professional Baseball. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Laird ties NPB homer record

Laird ties NPB homer record

Nippon Ham Fighters' Brandon Laird is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Lotte Marines at Tokyo Dome on May 13, 2017, becoming the 20th player to go deep in four consecutive at-bats in Nippon Professional Baseball. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Laird ties NPB homer record

Laird ties NPB homer record

Nippon Ham Fighters' Brandon Laird hits a two-run homer in the third inning against the Lotte Marines at Tokyo Dome on May 13, 2017, becoming the 20th player to go deep in four consecutive at-bats in Nippon Professional Baseball. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Laird ties NPB homer record

Laird ties NPB homer record

Nippon Ham Fighters' Brandon Laird hits a two-run homer in the third inning against the Lotte Marines at Tokyo Dome on May 13, 2017, becoming the 20th player to go deep in four consecutive at-bats in Nippon Professional Baseball. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo