Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers (back) homers during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. In front is Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda. In the game, Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Ian Kinsler of Israel hits a two-run home run in the third inning against South Korea in the opening round of the Tokyo Olympic baseball tournament on July 29, 2021, at Yokohama baseball stadium near Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Ian Kinsler of Israel reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against South Korea in the opening round of the Tokyo Olympic baseball tournament on July 29, 2021, at Yokohama baseball stadium near Tokyo.

Tanaka surrenders five runs in 2nd loss

Tanaka surrenders five runs in 2nd loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka reacts after allowing a three-run home run to Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 11, 2016. Tanaka surrendered five runs over 6-1/3 innings in his second loss of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

Darvish outpitches Kuroda with 10 Ks for 3rd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers (back) homers during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2012. In front is Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda. In the game, Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish came within two outs of his first complete-game shutout in a battle of Japanese right-handers against Kuroda, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 win over the Yankees. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Angeles' Ohtani

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

Baseball: U.S. wins 1st WBC title

Baseball: U.S. wins 1st WBC title

Puerto Rico pitcher Seth Lugo (L) allows a two-run homer to Ian Kinsler of the United States in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. The United States captured its first WBC title with an 8-0 win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Ian Kinsler of the United States trots to first base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Ian Kinsler of the United States hits a two-run homer in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Baseball: U.S.-Puerto Rico WBC final

Ian Kinsler of the United States hits a two-run homer in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo