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New York Yankees' H. Matsui goes hitless

New York, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to first base in the 8th inning of a match against the Detroit Tigers. Matsui went hitless with a pair of walks in a 2-1 win against the Tigers at Yankees Stadium in New York on July 19.

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Red Sox Okajima throws perfect 8th inning

BOSTON, United States - Red Sox left-hander Hideki Okajima hurls the ball to throw a perfect eighth inning in a match against the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners beat the Red Sox 3-2.

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Ichiro runs hit streak to 24 games

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double down the right-field line in the 8th inning in a match against the Los Angeles Angels on May 31 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Although he extended his hitting streak to 24 games with four hits including a homer in the game, his team was unable to hold in the 9-8 loss to the Angels.

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Ichiro 1-for-5 as Seattle win 8th in a row

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 1. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the Mariners won 2-1.

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Okajima throws perfect 8th inning

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima throws a perfect eighth inning in a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on June 29. Okajima has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances. (MLB)

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Yano's blast seals deal in 8th to sink Fighters

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Kenji Yano joins his teammates in joy after hitting an eight-inning, leadoff homer to the stands in left, lifting the Yomiuri Giants to a 1-0 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on June 11.

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Iguchi homers, 3-for-5 in Chi Sox loss to Yankees

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a homer over the left-center fence in the 8th inning of a game against the New York Yankees at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 9. Iguchi went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI.

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Shinjo on field in 8th inning against Expos

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo comes on as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning against the Montreal Expos at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Aug. 25. But he did not get an at-bat in the Giants' 8-4 win over the Expos. (MLB)

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Yano's blast seals deal in 8th to sink Fighters

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Kenji Yano joins his teammates in joy after hitting an eight-inning, leadoff homer to the stands in left, lifting the Yomiuri Giants to a 1-0 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on June 11. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro singles against D-Backs

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles on a ground ball to center field in the 8th inning of a 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 20, 2015. Ichiro went 1-for-3 and extended his hitting streak to seven games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro singles against D-Backs

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles on a ground ball to center field in the 8th inning of a 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 20, 2015. Ichiro went 1-for-3 and extended his hitting streak to seven games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Iguchi homers, 3-for-5 in Chi Sox loss to Yankees

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a homer over the left-center fence in the 8th inning of a game against the New York Yankees at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 9. Iguchi went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox Okajima throws perfect 8th inning

BOSTON, United States - Red Sox left-hander Hideki Okajima hurls the ball to throw a perfect eighth inning in a match against the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners beat the Red Sox 3-2. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro 1-for-5 as Seattle win 8th in a row

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 1. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the Mariners won 2-1. (Kyodo)

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New York Yankees' H. Matsui goes hitless

New York, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to first base in the 8th inning of a match against the Detroit Tigers. Matsui went hitless with a pair of walks in a 2-1 win against the Tigers at Yankees Stadium in New York on July 19. (Kyodo)

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Okajima throws perfect 8th inning

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima throws a perfect eighth inning in a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on June 29. Okajima has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Ichiro runs hit streak to 24 games

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double down the right-field line in the 8th inning in a match against the Los Angeles Angels on May 31 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Although he extended his hitting streak to 24 games with four hits including a homer in the game, his team was unable to hold in the 9-8 loss to the Angels. (Kyodo)

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Fukudome 2-for-4 in preseasoner against White Sox

MESA, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits an infield single in the 8th inning for a 2-for-4 outing as the Cubs drew 8-8 in a preseason game against the White Sox at Mesa, Arizona on March 22. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Angeles' Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Angels congratulates teammate Ian Kinsler (L) for his homer during the 8th inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 22, 2018. Angeles won 14-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Big 8th-inning rally lifts Astros past Twins

Carlos Beltran (15) is congratulated by teammates after capping an 11-run eighth inning with a three-run homer against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on May 29, 2017. The Astros turned an 8-2 deficit into a 16-8 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Big 8th-inning rally lifts Astros past Twins

The Houston Astros celebrate after George Springer (C) scores the go-ahead run in an 11-run eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on May 29, 2017. The Astros turned an 8-2 deficit into a 16-8 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shinjo on field in 8th inning against Expos

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo comes on as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning against the Montreal Expos at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Aug. 25. But he did not get an at-bat in the Giants' 8-4 win over the Expos. (MLB)(Kyodo)