Baseball: H. Matsui homers twice in doubleheader sweep

Baseball: H. Matsui homers twice in doubleheader sweep

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui hit a three-run home run in Game 2 after a two-run homer in Game 1 as the New York Yankees swept a day-night doubleheader from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21. Matsui connected off Brian Stokes in the seventh inning if Game 2 for his 16th home run of the season as the Yankees routed the Devil Rays 17-5.

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer, his 16th homer in his rookie season in the major league, off Joselo Diaz in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 17. The Mariners won 10-5.

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (C) runs after hitting a two-run homer, his 16th homer in his rookie season in the major league, with Ichiro Suzuki (front) at first base, in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 17. The Mariners beat the Royals 10-5.

Yankees' Matsui hits two-run homer against Tigers

Yankees' Matsui hits two-run homer against Tigers

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer, his 16th home run of the season, in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 7. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs in the Yankees' 10-8 loss to the Tigers. (MLB)

Ichiro goes 3-for-8

Ichiro goes 3-for-8

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-8 to improve his average to .277 and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins on Scott Spiezio's fielder's choice in the bottom of the 16th inning. Both teams combined for a total of 15 pitchers in a 4 hour, 48 minute marathon. (MLB)

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer, his 16th homer in his rookie season in the major league, off Joselo Diaz in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 17. The Mariners won 10-5. (Kyodo)

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

Jojima hits 16th homer in rookie season in majors

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (C) runs after hitting a two-run homer, his 16th homer in his rookie season in the major league, with Ichiro Suzuki (front) at first base, in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 17. The Mariners beat the Royals 10-5. (Kyodo)

Yankees' Matsui hits two-run homer against Tigers

Yankees' Matsui hits two-run homer against Tigers

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer, his 16th home run of the season, in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 7. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs in the Yankees' 10-8 loss to the Tigers. (MLB)(Kyodo)

Baseball: H. Matsui homers twice in doubleheader sweep

Baseball: H. Matsui homers twice in doubleheader sweep

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui hit a three-run home run in Game 2 after a two-run homer in Game 1 as the New York Yankees swept a day-night doubleheader from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21. Matsui connected off Brian Stokes in the seventh inning if Game 2 for his 16th home run of the season as the Yankees routed the Devil Rays 17-5.(Kyodo)

Ichiro goes 3-for-8

Ichiro goes 3-for-8

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-8 to improve his average to .277 and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins on Scott Spiezio's fielder's choice in the bottom of the 16th inning. Both teams combined for a total of 15 pitchers in a 4 hour, 48 minute marathon. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Combined photo shows Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (L) and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels swinging the bat during a game of the teams at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021. Ohtani hit his 16th home run of the season off Kikuchi in the first inning of the game.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels (R) runs after hitting his 16th home run of the season against compatriot Yusei Kikuchi (L) of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels is celebrated by teammates after hitting his 16th home run of the season during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels rounds first base after hitting his 16th home run of the season during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 16th home run of the season against compatriot Yusei Kikuchi of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 16th home run of the season against compatriot Yusei Kikuchi of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Baseball: Mariners vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 16th home run of the season against compatriot Yusei Kikuchi of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 5, 2021.

Baseball: Diamondbacks' Hirano

Baseball: Diamondbacks' Hirano

Yoshihisa Hirano of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Colorado Rockies in Denver, the United States, on June 10, 2018. Hirano came on in the seventh inning and marked his 16th straight scoreless game, contributing to Diamondbacks' 8-3 win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Diamondbacks' Hirano

Baseball: Diamondbacks' Hirano

Yoshihisa Hirano of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Colorado Rockies in Denver, the United States, on June 10, 2018. Hirano came on in the seventh inning and marked his 16th straight scoreless game, contributing to Diamondbacks' 8-3 win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Otani blasts 2 homers as Fighters hunt Hawks

Otani blasts 2 homers as Fighters hunt Hawks

Shohei Otani hits a two-run homer in the seventh inning of the Nippon Ham Fighters' 8-1 win over the SoftBank Hawks at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Aug. 6, 2016, his second home run of the game and 16th of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo