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H. Matsui gets 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Yankees' loss

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui went 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the New York Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, their third straight defeat, at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 16. Matsui extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an RBI single in the first inning, singled again in the third and doubled in another run in the ninth on his way to raising his batting average to .303. (MLB)

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Djokovic upset by 117th-ranked Istomin in 2nd round

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan celebrates after defeating world No. 2 Novak Djokovic of Serbia 7-6(8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in an Australian Open second-round match in Melbourne on Jan. 19, 2017.

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Japan curlers defeat China in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Japanese women's curling team - (from L) Yumie Funayama, Ayumi Ogasawara, Chinami Yoshida, Michiko Tomabechi - celebrate after defeating China 8-5 in a round robin game at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 17, 2014. This was Japan's fourth win in the tournament.

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Rakuten clinches 1st Japan Series berth

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after beating the Lotte Marines 8-5 in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series final stage in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2013. The Eagles advanced to their first Japan Series to face the Yomiuri Giants.

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Rakuten clinches 1st Japan Series berth

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles players toss manager Senichi Hoshino into the air after beating the Lotte Marines 8-5 in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series final stage in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2013. The Eagles advanced to their first Japan Series to face the Yomiuri Giants.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Randers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki exchanges high-fives with a teammate in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Aoki goes 1-for-3, scores two runs in Brewers win

MILWAUKEE, United States - Norichika Aoki of the Milwaukee Brewers hits an infield single to first during the second inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 23, 2012. Aoki recorded a single, a stolen base and scoffed twice in his team's 8-5 win.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. A's

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki (L) steals second base in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 4, 2011. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with an RBI in an 8-5 loss for the Mariners.

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Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 4, 2011. Matsui went 3-for-5, all doubles, in an 8-5 win for the A's.

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Kuroda ties his best in MLB

LOS ANGELES, United States - Hiroki Kuroda of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches as a starter in a game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 30, 2011. Kuroda notched his 11th victory this season, his personal best in the major leagues, at 8-5.

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Kuroda ties his best in MLB

LOS ANGELES, United States - Hiroki Kuroda of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches as a starter in a game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 30, 2011. Kuroda notched his 11th victory this season, his personal best in the major leagues, at 8-5.

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Twins' Nishioka

CHICAGO, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 8, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-4 in his team's 8-5 victory.

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Harumafuji beats Baruto

NAGOYA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (8-5) fell to his second loss in a row with a powerful armbar technique executed by fellow ozeki Harumafuji of Mongolia, who picked up his ninth win on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2010.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (R) is removed by manager Bobby Cox in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Chunichi's Yamauchi marks 1st win

KOSHIEN, Japan - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Soma Yamauchi throws against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2010. Yamauchi earned the first win in his professional career in an 8-5 victory for the Dragons.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui follows through after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The New York Yankees' Nick Swisher slides into home to score a game-tying run colliding with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fifth inning of a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui circles the bases after hitting a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees pinch hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the eighth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez belts a two-run homer in the fourth inning of a World Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The New York Yankees' Nick Swisher slides into home to score a game-tying run colliding with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fifth inning of a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Yankees beat Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during a World Series game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2009. The Yankees won 8-5 and took a two to one advantage in the series.

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Fukudome gets 2 hits in Cubs' win over Reds

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome scores in the first inning on Aramis Ramirez's double at Wrigley Field on July 24. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in an 8-5 win over the Reds.

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Fukudome gets 2 hits in Cubs' win over Reds

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a double in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 24. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in an 8-5 win over the Reds.

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H. Matsui helps Yankees beat Mariners

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui (L) rounds first base after hitting a leadoff double to spark a three-run eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 30 as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 8-5 to extend their winning streak to six games.

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H. Matsui helps Yankees beat Mariners

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a leadoff double to spark a three-run eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 30 as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 8-5 to extend their winning streak to six games.

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Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States -Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on June 30. He went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and a run scored as the Mariners lost the game 8-5.

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Jankovic eliminated from Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns a shot to Melanie Oudin of the United States during their third round match in the women's singles at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on June 27. Sixth-seeded Jankovic lost 7-6 (10-8), 5-7, 2-6.

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Hakuho drops Harumafuji to take sole lead at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) sends ozeki Kotooshu flying across the ring, staying in second along with Harumafuji at 12-1. Kotooshu slipped to 8-5 at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 22.

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Yankees' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Phillies

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (R, front) is greeted by manager Joe Girardi after hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Tampa, Florida, on April 1. He went to 2-for-3, with the team winning 8-5.

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Jojima goes 2-for-4

LOS ANGELES, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a double in the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 21. He went 2-for-4 with a solo homer as the defeated the Dodgers 8-5. (MLB)

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Saito works for Dodgers' 8-5 win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Takashi Saito inherited a none-out bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning and allowed two runs to score on a walk and a fielder's choice before working a scoreless eighth in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 6. Saito struck out four, including pinch-hitter Kazuo Matsui in the eighth, in two innings, while allowing a walk and an infield single. (MLB)

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H. Matsui hits three-run homer

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui (R) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run go-ahead home run in the fourth inning in the New York Yankees' 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field on May 7. With none out and runners on first and second, Matsui carried a Robinson Tejeda (L) fastball into the stands in right-center to turn a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 lead. (MLB)

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Ichiro triples against Tigers, helps team win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki heads to first base after a go-ahead two-run triple in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers in Seattle on July 26. Ichiro went 2-for-5, but the Tigers rallied with a three-run eighth to beat the Mariners 8-5.

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Ichiro scores 500th run in major leagues

SAN DIEGO, California - Ichiro Suzuki scores his 500th run in the major leagues in the fifth inning, but the Seattle Mariners went down 8-5 against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 25. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs against Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run single to right in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. The Red Sox won 8-5. (MKB)

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H. Matsui goes 1-for-4 in Yankees' win

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui (L) and Jorge Posada celebrate after the New York Yankees came from behind and beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 at Yankee Stadium o April 9. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI ground-rule double. (MLB)

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(1)Iguchi hits double, Takatsu picks up 2nd save

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a double to left in the third inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at HHH Metrodome on April 9. Iguchi went 1-for-4 as his team beat the Twins 8-5. (MLB)