Matsuzaka shuts door on Ichiro as Boston edges Seattle

Matsuzaka shuts door on Ichiro as Boston edges Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) gets Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki to ground out in the first inning of their game at Safeco Field on Aug. 4. Matsuzaka kept Suzuki at bay by getting him to ground out four times in their final match-up of the regular season, picking up his 13th win as Boston beat Seattle 4-3.

Ichiro hits in 13th consecutive game

Ichiro hits in 13th consecutive game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles to right in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and two outs in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2011, extending his hitting streak to a 13th consecutive game. The Angels won the game 13-6.

Fighters' Darvish takes 13th win

Fighters' Darvish takes 13th win

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters ace Yu Darvish reacts after striking out the Softbank Hawks' Hiroki Kokubo with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a game at Sapporo Dome on July 31. Darvish took his 13th win in his club's 5-1 victory.

Suzuki hits grand slam against Rangers

Suzuki hits grand slam against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki rounds first base after hitting a grand slam off Justin Thompson of the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning on Aug. 25, equaling a personal best record with his 13th home run of the season to help the Mariners to an 8-2 win over the Rangers.

Hasegawa notches 13th save

Hasegawa notches 13th save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Shigetoshi Hasegawa notches his 13th save of the season after taking over the mound in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Seattle won by 3-1. (MLB)

Yankees' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Rangers

Yankees' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Rangers

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer, his 13th of the season, off Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis in the first inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 5. Matsui went 1-for-4 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 6-2. (MLB)

Sasaki marks season's first win

Sasaki marks season's first win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the 13th inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 13, getting his first win this season in the Mariners' 4-3 victory. (MLB)

Neill celebrates 'sayonara' hom

Neill celebrates 'sayonara' hom

SYDNEY, Australia - Outfielder Mike Neill (R) pumps his fist in the air after belting a ''sayonara'' homer off Japanese reliever Toshiya Sugiuchi in the 13th inning as the United States opened the Sydney Olympic baseball tournament on Sept. 17 with a 4-2 win in the preliminary round with Japan.

Japanaese ace Matsuzaka disappointed after Japan loss

Japanaese ace Matsuzaka disappointed after Japan loss

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese ace pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (No. 18) who turned in 10 solid innings in Japan's preliminary round game with the United States at the Sydney Olympics heads off the field in disappointment as Japan fell 4-2 on a ''sayonara'' homer in the 13th inning on Sept. 17.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on June 11, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run off Carlos Carrasco of the New York Mets in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 11, 2022, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Baseball: Mets vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run off Carlos Carrasco of the New York Mets in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 11, 2022, his 13th homer of the season.

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin (2nd from L), designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) and other members of the team watch from the dugout as Kurt Suzuki grounds out for the final out of a 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2022. The Angels lost their 13th straight game, a new single-season franchise record for consecutive losses.

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Christian Vazquez of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the 13th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 10, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Christian Vazquez of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the 13th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 10, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Christian Vazquez (R) celebrates with his Boston Red Sox teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the 13th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 10, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Baseball: Rays-Red Sox ALDS

Christian Vazquez of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the 13th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 10, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Matsuzaka shuts door on Ichiro as Boston edges Seattle

Matsuzaka shuts door on Ichiro as Boston edges Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) gets Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki to ground out in the first inning of their game at Safeco Field on Aug. 4. Matsuzaka kept Suzuki at bay by getting him to ground out four times in their final match-up of the regular season, picking up his 13th win as Boston beat Seattle 4-3. (Kyodo)

Suzuki hits grand slam against Rangers

Suzuki hits grand slam against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki rounds first base after hitting a grand slam off Justin Thompson of the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning on Aug. 25, equaling a personal best record with his 13th home run of the season to help the Mariners to an 8-2 win over the Rangers. (Kyodo)

Kuroda gets no-decision in Dodgers' win

Kuroda gets no-decision in Dodgers' win

LOS ANGELES, United States - Hiroki Kuroda of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25. Kuroda was roughed up for five runs over six innings but settled for a no-decision as Los Angeles prevailed 8-7 in a walk-off victory in the 13th inning. (Kyodo)

Neill celebrates 'sayonara' homer for U.S. team

Neill celebrates 'sayonara' homer for U.S. team

SYDNEY, Australia - Outfielder Mike Neill (R) pumps his fist in the air after belting a ''sayonara'' homer off Japanese reliever Toshiya Sugiuchi in the 13th inning as the United States opened the Sydney Olympic baseball tournament on Sept. 17 with a 4-2 win in the preliminary round with Japan.

Ichiro hits in 13th consecutive game

Ichiro hits in 13th consecutive game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles to right in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and two outs in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2011, extending his hitting streak to a 13th consecutive game. The Angels won the game 13-6. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Baseball: Indians vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 13th home run of the season with two runners on base in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2021.

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is pictured after hitting a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is pictured after hitting a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels is pictured after hitting a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Baseball: Ohtani's birthday home run

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits a solo home run, his 13th homer of the season, in the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2018, his 25th birthday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Dodgers' Bellinger

Baseball: Dodgers' Bellinger

Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-out RBI single in the 13th inning of the team's 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Tanaka earns 13th win as Yankees defeat Blue Jays

Baseball: Tanaka earns 13th win as Yankees defeat Blue Jays

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka reacts after picking off Ezequiel Carrera at second base in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29, 2017. Tanaka worked seven dominant innings for his 13th win of the season in the Yankees' 4-0 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hasegawa notches 13th save

Hasegawa notches 13th save

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Shigetoshi Hasegawa notches his 13th save of the season after taking over the mound in the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Seattle won by 3-1. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Yankees' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Rangers

Yankees' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Rangers

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer, his 13th of the season, off Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis in the first inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 5. Matsui went 1-for-4 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 6-2. (MLB)(Kyodo)

Sasaki marks season's first win

Sasaki marks season's first win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the 13th inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 13, getting his first win this season in the Mariners' 4-3 victory. (MLB)(Kyodo)