Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani leaves the dugout following the team's 8-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, on Oct. 8, 2025.

Greek conservatives win in regional elections

STORY: Greek conservatives win in regional elections DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the regional elections held on Oct. 8 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and ND candidate Nikos Hardalias 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): NIKOS HARDALIAS, ND candidate 5. various of Nikos Hardalias voting on Oct. 8 6. various of the regional elections held on Oct. 8 7. various of Athens' incumbent Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis voting on Oct. 8 8. various of the regional elections held on Oct. 8 STORYLINE: Greek conservatives of the ruling New Democracy (ND) party won seven out of 13 regions in the first round of regional elections on Sunday, according to the preliminary results released by the Interior Ministry. The regional elections came as a political test for the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who won a second term in office in this summer's general elections. SO

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school line up in front of supporters in the stands after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school run toward their supporters in the stands after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school celebrate after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school celebrate after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school celebrate after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school celebrate after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Baseball: Japan's national high school tournament final

Players of Keio high school celebrate after beating Sendai Ikuei high school 8-2 in Japan's summer national high school baseball championship final at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

H. Matsui goes 3-for-5

H. Matsui goes 3-for-5

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Aug. 22. Matsui went 3-for-5 in the team's 8-2 win over the Angels. (MLB)

Season-opening game at Yankee Stadium

Season-opening game at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players line up in a ceremony before a season-opening baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 1, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-2.

Darvish before season debut

Darvish before season debut

HOUSTON, United States - Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers answers a reporter's question at a press conference at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on March 31, 2013, ahead of the Rangers' season-opening 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Darvish is set to make his season debut against the Astros on April 2.

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki speeds to third from a single by teammate Franklin Gutierrez in the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki rushes to a fly off the bat of the Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki catches a fly off the bat of the Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches his double to left in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his single to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to left in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets rookie left-hander Hisanori Takahashi pitches in a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in the New York City borough of Queens on April 9, 2010. Takahashi threw a perfect seventh in an 8-2 rout of the Nationals that marked his third appearance in as many days.

Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets rookie left-hander Hisanori Takahashi pitches in a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in the New York City borough of Queens on April 9, 2010. Takahashi threw a perfect seventh in an 8-2 rout of the Nationals that marked his third appearance in as many days.

Red Sox's Tazawa plays in preseason game

Red Sox's Tazawa plays in preseason game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws the ball during the eighth inning of a preseason game against the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 11, 2010. Tazawa worked two hitless innings, as the Red Sox defeated the Mets 8-2.

Mets' Igarashi plays in preseason game

Mets' Igarashi plays in preseason game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - The New York Mets' Ryota Igarashi throws the ball during the sixth inning of a preseason game against the Red Sox at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 11, 2010. Igarashi allowed two runs, as the Red Sox defeated the Mets 8-2.

Ichiro goes 2-for-5 in 8-2 defeat by Royals

Ichiro goes 2-for-5 in 8-2 defeat by Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the fifth against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Aug. 6, marking his fifth consecutive multiple-hit game. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in an 8-2 defeat by the Royals.

Chicago's Fukudome hits triple vs Milwaukee

Chicago's Fukudome hits triple vs Milwaukee

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs centerfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a triple to left in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 5. The Cubs won 8-2.

Los Angeles' Kuroda strikes out 9 in 2nd win

Los Angeles' Kuroda strikes out 9 in 2nd win

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 23. Kuroda took his second win of the season giving up two runs and striking out nine in the 8-2/3 innings in his club's 5-2 victory.

Los Angeles' Kuroda strikes out 9 in 2nd win

Los Angeles' Kuroda strikes out 9 in 2nd win

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre (6) removes pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (C) in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 23. Kuroda took his second win of the season giving up two runs and striking out nine in the 8-2/3 innings in his club's 5-2 victory. ]

Matsuzaka leaves mound after four-plus innings

Matsuzaka leaves mound after four-plus innings

BOSTON, United States - Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) leaves the mound after allowing six runs on eight hits and walking four in four-plus innings against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on June 19. The Braves beat the Red Sox 8-2 in the interleague game.

Kawakami captures 4th win of season

Kawakami captures 4th win of season

BOSTON, United States - Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 19. He won a face-off against countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka in the Braves' 8-2 rout of the Red Sox in interleague play.

Fighters' Darvish wins 7th win of this season

Fighters' Darvish wins 7th win of this season

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starting pitcher Yu Darvish pitches against the Hanshin Tigers at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on May 30. Darvish earned his seventh win of this season as the Fighters won 8-2.

Giants beat Hawks 8-2

Giants beat Hawks 8-2

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe is congratulated by a teammate after hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning against the SoftBank Hawks at Tokyo Dome on May 28. The Giants won 8-2.

Gonzalez deals to put away Hawks in Giants' romp

Gonzalez deals to put away Hawks in Giants' romp

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants' Dicky Gonzalez pitches against the Softbank Hawks at Tokyo Dome on May 28, limiting the damage to two runs over 6-2/3 innings to set the pace as the Giants routed the Hawks 8-2 in interleague play. Gonzalez extended his streak without issuing a walk to 34-2/3 innings.

Giants beat Hawks 8-2

Giants beat Hawks 8-2

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run homer to left in the first inning against the SoftBank Hawks at Tokyo Dome on May 28. The Giants won 8-2.

Braves pitcher Kawakami takes 3rd loss

Braves pitcher Kawakami takes 3rd loss

CINCINNATI, Untied States - Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami starts a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 26. Kawakami took the third loss in the game giving up eight runs and eight hits including two homers in 4-2/3 innings. The Reds won 8-2.

Braves pitcher Kawakami takes 3rd loss

Braves pitcher Kawakami takes 3rd loss

CINCINNATI, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (L) is taken out of the game against the Cincinnati Reds by manager Bobby Cox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 26. Kawakami took the third loss in the game giving up eight runs and eight hits including two homers in 4-2/3 innings. The Reds won 8-2.

Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Tigers

Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19. Ichiro went 2-for-4 but the Mariners lost to the Tigers 8-2.

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korea's setup man Jong Hyun Wook pitches against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korean baseball fans celebrate after South Korea scored two runs in the seventh inning of a game against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korea's Kim Tae Kyun hits a two-run single to left in the seventh inning of a game against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korea's Ko Young Min (L) and Lee Jin Young pull off a double steal in the seventh inning of a game against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

OSAKA, Japan - Tampa Bay Rays leadoff man Akinori Iwamura of the Japanese national team for the World Baseball Classic hits a sacrifice fly to left in the fourth inning of an exhibition match with the Australian national team at Kyocera Dome Feb. 24. Japan beat Australia 8-2.

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

OSAKA, Japan - Seattle Mariners star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C, 51) of the Japanese national team for the World Baseball Classic slides safely to third base in the third inning of an exhibition match with the Australian national team at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Feb. 24. Japan beat Australia 8-2.

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

OSAKA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars infielder Shuichi Murata of the Japanese national team for the World Baseball Classic hits an RBI single to center in the fifth inning of an exhibition match with the Australian national team at Kyocera Dome Feb. 24. Japan beat Australia 8-2.

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

Japan routs Australia in WBC warm-up game

OSAKA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles hopeful Masahiro Tanaka of the Japanese national team for the World Baseball Classic throws a pitch in an exhibition match with the Australian national team at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Feb. 24. Japan beat Australia 8-2.

Chiyotaikai drops out of sole possession of lead at Kyushu sumo

Chiyotaikai drops out of sole possession of lead at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (front) fell for Mongolian rank-and-filer Tokitenku's antics hook, line and sinker to drop out of sole possession of the lead on the 10th day of action of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 20. Chiyotaikai suffered a second defeat and now shares the lead at 8-2 with Mongolian grand champion Hakuho, ozeki Kotomitsuki and maegashira wrestler Baruto of Estonia with five days remaining in the 15-day meet.

Hakuho beats Kyokutenho at Kyushu sumo

Hakuho beats Kyokutenho at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) forces out No. 4 maegashira Kyokutenho on the 10th day of action of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 20, sharing the lead at 8-2 with ozeki Chiyotaikai, ozeki Kotomitsuki and maegashira wrestler Baruto of Estonia.

H. Matsui goes 1-for-4

H. Matsui goes 1-for-4

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to the right in the second inning of an interleague game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on June 17. Matsui went 1-for-4 as the team beat the Mets 8-2. (MLB)

Hanshin's Imaoka hits 3-run

Hanshin's Imaoka hits 3-run

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Makoto Imaoka hits a three-run homer over the left-field wall in fifth inning to help power the Hanshin Tigers to an 8-2 rout over the Orix Buffaloes in a makeup interleague game at Koshien Stadium on May 22.

Lee hits go-ahead two-run homer

Lee hits go-ahead two-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Lee Seung Yeop hits a go-ahead two-run homer off Yakult Swallows starter Ryo Kawashima with two outs in the bottom of the first inning at Tokyo Dome on May 6. Yomiuri trounced Yakult 8-2.

Jojima homers, drives in 3 runs for Seattle's win

Jojima homers, drives in 3 runs for Seattle's win

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Metro Dome on May 1. Jojima went 3-for-4 with the homer and an RBI double in he team's 8-2 victory over the Twins. (MLB)