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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox gets a hug from his teammate after hitting a two-run home run to right-center in the bottom of the 1st inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 28, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox smacks a two-run home run to right-center in the bottom of the 1st inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 28, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox smacks a two-run home run to right-center in the bottom of the 1st inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 28, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox smacks a two-run home run to right-center in the bottom of the 1st inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 28, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Nakata gets hero's welcome from teammates in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Teammates give a hero's welcome to Sho Nakata after his tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters past the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Nakata gives Fighters winning run with homer in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Sho Nakata blasts a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to give the Nippon Ham Fighters its second win over the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Rodriguez hits season's 1st homer

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reaches home base after hitting his first homer of the season during the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 11, 2013. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Rodriguez hits season's 1st homer

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits his first homer of the season to left during the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 11, 2013. The Yankees won 5-4.

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Fujikawa notches 1st save in majors

PITTSBURGH, United States - Photo shows Kyuji Fujikawa of the Chicago Cubs pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of their season-opening game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2013. Fujikawa picked up his first major league save with two pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 win.

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Fujikawa notches 1st save in majors

PITTSBURGH, United States - Photo shows Kyuji Fujikawa of the Chicago Cubs pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of their season-opening game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2013. Fujikawa picked up his first major league save with two pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 win.

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Mariners' Kawasaki gets 1st hit in MLB

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki gets his first hit with an RBI single in his major league debut during the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2012. The Mariners won 8-7.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles to right-center in the 1st inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 29, 2011, extending his hitting streak to a 12th consecutive game. The Mariners won the game 5-3.

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Nishioka gets 1st hit in major leagues

TORONTO, Canada - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins records his first hit in the major leagues, during the sixth inning of the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on April 1, 2011. The Twins lost 13-3.

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Nishioka gets 1st hit in major leagues

TORONTO, Canada - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins records his first hit in the major leagues, during the sixth inning of the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on April 1, 2011. The Twins lost 13-3.

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Matsui's 1st hit

PHOENIX, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Oakland Athletics gets his first hit of the spring during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners, his fifth game of the preseason, in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 7, 2011. The Athletics lost 6-3 to the Mariners.

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Matsui's 1st hit

PHOENIX, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Oakland Athletics stands at first base after getting his first hit of the spring during the first inning of an exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners, his fifth game of the preseason, in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 7, 2011. The Athletics lost 6-3 to the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki runs to 1st base after hitting a single to right field in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 1, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 in a 9-0 loss.

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Kawakami's 1st win bid fails again

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami reacts to a homer by Florida Marlins Cameron Maybin in the third inning of a game at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on May 25, 2010. Kawakami, still winless, gave up three runs in six innings extending his losing streak to seven in his club's defeat 4-6.

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Matsuzaka earns 1st win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka fails to catch a grounder off Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston on May 6, 2010. Matsuzaka earned his first win of the season, leading his team to an 11-6 victory.

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Matsuzaka earns 1st win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) and relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen touch gloves when Matsuzaka left the pitcher's mound in the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on May 6, 2010. Matsuzaka earned his first win of the season, leading his team to an 11-6 victory.

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Matsuzaka earns 1st win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka watches a single he gave up to Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston on May 6, 2010. Matsuzaka earned his first win of the season, leading his team to an 11-6 victory.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo greets fans after his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Rakuten Eagles at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in the last and ninth inning of the game.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo throws against the Rakuten Eagles at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty, who pitched in the last and ninth inning, took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo shakes hands with the club's acting manager Tomio Tashiro at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in the last and ninth inning of a game against the Rakuten Eagles in his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory.

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Mariners' Ichiro hits 1st-inning leadoff homer

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a homer in the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 17. Ichiro went 1-for-4 though the Mariners lost 11-2.

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - New York Yankees left-hander Kei Igawa drinks water back at the bench after pitching three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his second outing of the spring on March 10. Igawa yielded a two-run homer to Ronny Paulino in the third inning of the Yankees' 5-3 win. He struck out four and walked none. (MLB)

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Zuleta goes deep as Softbank wins playoff 1st stage

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Julio Zuleta reacts after hitting a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning as the team beat the Seibu Lions 6-1 in a decisive Game 3 to advance past the first stage of the Pacific League playoffs at Invoice Seibu Dome on Oct 9.

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-Softbank ties playoff 1st stage with rout of Seibu

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Softban Hawks infielder Nobuhiko Matsunaka reacts after hitting a three-run homer in the ninth inning of postseason playoff Game 2 against the Seibu Lions at Invoice Seibu Dome on Oct. 8. The Hawks beat the Lions 11-3 to tie the first stage of the Pacific League playoffs at one game apiece.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui back in majors, 1st appearance in 4 months

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 12. Matsui went 4-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 walk as the Yankees won 12-4.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui back in majors, 1st appearance in 4 months

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui tips his hat to the fans as he gets ready to bat in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 12. Matsui appeared as a designated and No. 8 hitter in the game, his first appearance in about four months and 111 games, and went 4-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 walk as the Yankees won 12-4.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui back in majors, 1st appearance in 4 months

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 12. Matsui went 4-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 walk as the Yankees won 12-4.

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Ichiro still hot, singles in 1st inning

TORONTO, Canada - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Toronto SkyDome on Sept. 1. He went 2-for-3 with his 31st stolen base of the season and raised his major league average to .372 in the game.

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(1)Ichiro hits single, makes 1st steal

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle April 17. He went 1-for-4 in the Mariners' 4-1 victory over the Rangers. (MLB)

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Matsui hits 1st triple in Yankees' 6-0 win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI triple to right-center in the second inning of a game against Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 21. Matsui went 1-for-4 with one RBI as the Yankees won 6-0. (MLB)

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Ichiro makes 1st hit in 3 games

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 2, making his first hit in three games. He was replaced on defense in the ninth inning, but maintained his American-League leading .338 average as the Mariners crushed the White Sox 10-0. (MLB)

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Matsui hits 2-run single

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a bases-loaded two-run single off starter John Lackey in the top of 1st inning, giving the New York Yankees a 2-0 lead over the Anaheim Angels at Edison Field in Anaheim on July 30. (MLB)

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Ichiro touches off 9-run 1st inning

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners lead-off man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left off Detroit Tigers starter Nate Cornejo, touching off a 9-run 1st inning at Safeco Field on July 30. He extended his hitting streak to 8 games. (MLB)

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Matsui gets 1st hit in 17 plate appearances

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single, his first in 17 plate appearances, to center off Anaheim Angels pitcher Derrick Turnbow in the ninth inning of a game at Edison Field on April 23. The Yankees won 9-2. (MLB)

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(1)Sasaki earns 1st save

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning before earning his first save this season against the Texas Rangers on April 4. The Mariners beat the Rangers 6-4 at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (MLB)

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Matsui gets 1st hit in major leagues in season opener

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single off Toronto Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay in the top of the first inning of the season opener March 31 against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto. (MLB)

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Shinjo 1st Japanese to play in World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - San Francisco Giants' Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to center in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Anaheim Angeles at Edison Field on Oct. 19. Shinjo became the first Japanese to play in a World Series and the first to get a hit. The Giants edged the Angeles 4-3. (MLB)

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Giants' Crespo hits his season's 1st homer against Carp

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Felipe Crespo hits a solo homer, his first of the season, over the right-field fence in the bottom of the seventh inning of a game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Tokyo Dome on April 30.

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Mariners Sasaki earns season's 1st win

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 15. Sasaki earned his first win of the season as the Mariners rallied for a 13-11 victory over the Texas Rangers. (MLB)

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Hasegawa clinches 1st save in Seattle's 10-inning victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle reliever Shigetoshi Hasegawa delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the tenth inning of a game at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 15. Hasegawa wrapped up the inning with three easy outs to pick up the save as the Mariners won 13-11. (MLB)

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Mets' Komiyama scores 1st win of preseason against Dodgers

VERO BEACH, United States - New York Mets' reliever Satoru Komiyama pitches in the fourth inning of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Vero Beach, Florida, on March 21. Komiyama recorded four outs and gained his first win of the preseason. (MLB)

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Cardinals Taguchi gets his 1st hits against Twins

JUPITER, United States - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder So Taguchi hits a single, his first hit in preseason games, off Minnesota Twins starter Eric Milton in the second inning to drive in the Cadinals' first of two runs in a game in Jupiter, Florida, on March 8. Taguchi went 2-for-3, but the Cardinals fell 6-2 to the Twins. (MLB)

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Giants Matsui tagged out in 1st inning against Swallows

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Hideki Matsui is tagged out by Yakult Swallows catcher Atsuya Furuta in the top of the first inning at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on July 27.

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Nomo matches Ichiro 1st time in Major League Baseball

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox starter Hideo Nomo in the fifth inning at Sefeco Field in Seattle on May. 2. This is the first major league matchup between the two Japanese players. Mariners beat Red Sox 5-1.

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Mets outfielder Shinjo makes 1st start

ATLANTA, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to left with one out and runners on first and second in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta on April 5. The game was Shinjo's first as a starter. He came off the bench in his first two regular-season games with the Mets.

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Ichiro records 1st hit in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center for his first hit in the major leagues in the seventh inning of the regular season opener against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 2. Ichiro, who joined the Mariners this season from the Orix BlueWave in Japan's Pacific League, went 2-for-5 in Seattle's 5-4 win.