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Baseball: Dodgers' Yamamoto exits start with triceps tightness.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks to reporters in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024, after a baseball game in which Yamamoto threw just two innings of his start for the Dodgers against the Kansas City Royals before leaving the mound with triceps tightness.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Combined photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels playing a two-way role as a hitter and pitcher during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 15, 2023. Ohtani pitched six innings for the win and matched the MLB lead with his 22nd homer.

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Day before All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma attends a press conference at Citi Field in New York on July 15, 2013, a day before the MLB All-Star Game. The right-hander, who was named to the American League All-Star team for the first time, will sit out the game because he pitched seven innings on July 14.

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Day before All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma attends a press conference at Citi Field in New York on July 15, 2013, a day before the MLB All-Star Game. The right-hander, who was named to the American League All-Star team for the first time, will sit out the game because he pitched seven innings on July 14.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Eagles' Kitani takes 1st win as pro

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Hisashi Kitani throws against the Chiba Lotte Marines as a starter at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Aug. 15. Kitani earned his first win in his professional career, only giving up one run in the six innings and steering his team to a 5-1 victory.

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Eagles' Kitani takes 1st win as pro

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Hisashi Kitani throws against the Chiba Lotte Marines as a starter at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Aug. 15. Kitani earned his first win in his professional career, only giving up one run in the six innings and steering his team to a 5-1 victory.

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Jojima homers against Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima raises his hand after hitting a homer in the ninth inning to tie the score with the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on May 3. The Mariners won 8-7 after 15 innings.

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Jojima homers against Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima homers in the ninth inning to tie the score with the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on May 3. The Mariners won 8-7 after 15 innings.

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Japan beats Cuba 6-0 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Photo taken March 15 shows Japan pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka who pitched six shutout innings as the starter, helping his team to beat Cuba 6-0 in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETKO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15.

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Japan beats Cuba 6-0 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws after starter Daisuke Matsuzaka, who pitched six shutout innings against Cuba in the World Baseball Classic second round at PETKO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. Japan beat Cuba 6-0.

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Japan beats Cuba 6-0 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka throws against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETKO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. Matsuzaka pitched six shutout innings, helping Japan beat Cuba 6-0.

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Japan beats Cuba 6-0 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka throws against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETKO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. Matsuzaka pitched six shutout innings, helping Japan beat Cuba 6-0.

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Lions' 'G.G.' Sato hits 2-run homer off Giants' Uehara

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions' Takahiko ''G.G.'' Sato hit a two-run homer off Koji Uehara of the Yomiuri Giants in the seventh inning of a preseason game at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa on March 15. Uehara allowed three runs and four hits in seven innings in a 4-1 loss to the Lions.

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Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Fenway Park on Sept. 28. The Red Sox clinched their first American League East title in 12 years after the New York Yankees lost 10-9 to the Baltimore Orioles later in the day. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - An elated Boston Red Sox hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka showers fans with champagne at Fenway Park after the club clinched their first American League East title in 12 years on Sept. 28. Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. (MLB)

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Okajima greeted with solo homer

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima looks back at the ball after allowing a solo home run to Chicago White Sox infielder Paul Konerko in the eighth inning at Fenway Park on July 19. Konerko's homer snapped Okajima's streak of 17 innings in 15 games without giving up a run. (MLB)

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Ichiro held hitless

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro looks unhappy as he leaves the bench after going hitless in six at-bats in the team's 7-6 loss in 14 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 15. (MLB)

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Jojima gets 3 hits, Ichiro held hitless

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (L) exchanges words with reliever Emiliano Fruto after the team lost 7-6 in 14 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 15. Jojima went 3-for-7 to raise his average to .290. (MLB)

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(1)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo smiles during an interview after posting his 200th career win in Japan and the major leagues June 15 after pitching seven innings to help the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 in the major leagues.

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(4)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo (L) is welcomed by teammates after pitching seven innings in a game between his Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 15. He posted his 200th career win in games played in Japan and the major leagues after the Devil Rays beat the Brewers 5-3.

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(2)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo pitches in a game between his Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 15. He posted his 200th career win in games played in Japan and the major leagues after pitching seven innings to help the Devil Rays beat the Brewers 5-3.

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(3)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo pitches in a game between his Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 15. He posted his 200th career win in games played in Japan and the major leagues after pitching seven innings to help the Devil Rays beat the Brewers 5-3.

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(1)Nakamura, Fukudome homer as Japan outclasses Italy in baseball

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Koki Uehara delivers in an Olympic baseball preliminary game against Italy in Athens on Aug. 15. Uehara pitched six strong innings as Japan romped 12-0 over Italy.

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Nomo misses 100th win again

LOS ANGELES, Unites States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo (C) leaves the mound April 15 after 5-2/3 innings in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. He has posted 99 wins in the major leagues so far. (MLB)

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Daiei rookie Terahara pitches against Orix

KOBE, Japan - Daiei Hawks rookie sensation Hayato Terahara pitches against the Orix BlueWave in a preseason game March 15 at Kobe Green Stadium. Terahara earned his first ''unofficial'' save since joining Daiei by pitching three final shutout innings.

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Yoshii allows one hit over two innings

JUPITER, United States - Masato Yoshii threw only 15 pitches and gave up one hit over two scoreless innings as the Montreal Expos won 5-1 over the Baltimore Orioles in a preseason contest at Jupiter, Florida, on March 1. (MLB)

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani looks out from the dugout after pitching six innings against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 15, 2022.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Padres

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven innings in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on July 15, 2022.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Padres

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven innings in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on July 15, 2022.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. Angels

Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees pitches against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 1, 2021, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Cole racked up a season-high 15 strikeouts in seven innings of work.

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Daiei rookie Terahara pitches against Orix

KOBE, Japan - Daiei Hawks rookie sensation Hayato Terahara pitches against the Orix BlueWave in a preseason game March 15 at Kobe Green Stadium. Terahara earned his first ''unofficial'' save since joining Daiei by pitching three final shutout innings.

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Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - An elated Boston Red Sox hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka showers fans with champagne at Fenway Park after the club clinched their first American League East title in 12 years on Sept. 28. Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) showers teammate Josh Beckett with champagne after the club clinched their first American League East title in 12 years on Sept. 28. Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Fenway Park. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Fenway Park on Sept. 28. The Red Sox clinched their first American League East title in 12 years after the New York Yankees lost 10-9 to the Baltimore Orioles later in the day. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Lions' 'G.G.' Sato hits 2-run homer off Giants' Uehara

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions' Takahiko ''G.G.'' Sato hit a two-run homer off Koji Uehara of the Yomiuri Giants in the seventh inning of a preseason game at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa on March 15. Uehara allowed three runs and four hits in seven innings in a 4-1 loss to the Lions. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Nishi, Buffaloes snap Fighters' win streak at 15

Yuki Nishi allows three runs in seven innings in the Orix Buffaloes' 4-3 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on July 12, 2016. The Fighters saw their winning streak ended at 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yoshikawa in right place again as Fighters run streak to 15

Mitsuo Yoshikawa throws 5-1/3 scoreless innings as the Nippon Ham Fighters defeated the Orix Buffaloes 4-1 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on July 11, 2016, to stretch the franchise's longest winning streak to 15 games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Darvish shaky in 1st rehab start

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish allows three runs, two earned, in two-plus innings for Double-A Frisco against NW Arkansas in his first rehab assignment in Springdale, Arkansas, on July 4, 2016. Darvish has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder discomfort. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Darvish shaky in 1st rehab start

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish allows three runs, two earned, in two-plus innings for Double-A Frisco against NW Arkansas in his first rehab assignment in Springdale, Arkansas, on July 4, 2016. Darvish has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder discomfort. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka gets no-decision in Yankees' win

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (R) reacts after allowing the Chicago White Sox to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2016. Tanaka gave up four runs in five innings and ended up with a no-decision for his fifth straight start in the Yankees' 7-5 come-from-behind victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka gets no-decision in Yankees' win

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2016. Tanaka got a no-decision for his fifth straight start after giving up four runs in five innings in the Yankees' 7-5 win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka gets no-decision in Yankees' win

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (L) taps Masahiro Tanaka's shoulder as they return to the dugout after Tanaka allowed the Chicago White Sox to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2016. Tanaka gave up four runs in five innings and ended up with a no-decision for his fifth straight start in the Yankees' 7-5 come-from-behind victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Maeda stung for 1st runs of preseason

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda starts a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on March 15, 2016. Maeda allowed two unearned runs and four hits in 3-2/3 innings as the Dodgers lost 8-6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo