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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in July 2014. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in February 1957. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in March 1968. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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Tampa Bay Rays beats N.Y. Yankees 15-5

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - The Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura (2nd from L) exchanges high-fives with his teammates after beating the New York Yankees 15-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 13. Iwamura went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs.

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Tampa Bay Rays Iwamura 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs against N.Y. Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Ray's Akinori Iwamura scores on an RBI single by Evan Longoria in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 13. Iwamura went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Rays won 15-5.

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Tampa Bay Rays Iwamura 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs against N.Y. Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Ray's Akinori Iwamura hits a base-clearing double in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 13. Iwamura went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Rays won 15-5.

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H. Matsui has 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Yankees beat Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double off Jeremy Bonderman in the first inning among his three hits, helping the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Aug. 25.

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Mariners Johjima hits 2-run homer against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima hits a two-run homer in the third inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Metrodome in Minneapolis on Aug. 20. Johjima went 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Seattle Mariners Ichiro 3-for-5 against Chicago White Sox

SEATTELE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 19. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs as the Marines won 11-5.

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N.Y. Yankees Matsui goes 1-for-3 against Detroit Tigers

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to right in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 19. Matsui went 1-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Yankees won 9-3.

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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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H. Matsui named AL player of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 2 after earning American League player of the month honors for July. In 28 games, Matsui batted .345 with 39 hits and 28 RBIs in 113 at-bats. He also led the league with a .735 slugging percentage, 13 home runs and 31 runs scored.

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Otani signs 100-mil.-yen contract with Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Shohei Otani of the Nippon Ham Fighters poses in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Dec. 5, 2014, after signing for an annual salary of 100 million yen with the Japanese professional baseball club. Otani recorded a team-leading 11 wins as a pitcher while also recording a batting average of .274, 10 home runs, and 31 RBIs as a designated hitter.

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Yankees' Soriano homers

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano hits a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 16, 2013. Soriano tied an MLB record by hitting 18 RBIs in four games.

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Aoki 3-for-5 in Brewers' win against Astros

MILWAUKEE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Norichika Aoki hits a double down the left-field line in the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 29, 2012. Aoki went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBIs in his team's 9-5 win.

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Ichiro tops 2,500 hits in MLB career

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki races to first base after hitting a single -- and the 2,500th hit of his U.S. major league career -- during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 19, 2012. Suzuki went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the Mariners' 12-9 victory.

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Ichiro tops 2,500 hits in MLB career

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki belts a single -- and the 2,500th hit of his U.S. major league career -- during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 19, 2012. Suzuki went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the Mariners' 12-9 victory.

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Ichiro tops 2,500 hits in MLB career

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki belts a single -- and the 2,500th hit of his U.S. major league career -- during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 19, 2012. Suzuki went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the Mariners' 12-9 victory.

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Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece.

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Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Sept. 2, 2011. Matsui went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs in a 9-2 win for the Athletics.

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Indians' Fukudome gets 2 RBIs against Athletics

CLEVELAND, United States - Kosuke Fukudome of the Cleveland Indians doubles to right-center in the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 30, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-4 with two RBIs as the Indians won 6-2.

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Athletics' Matsui

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui knocks in a two-runs single in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 19, 2011. Matsui went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs in an 8-3 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki blasts a two-run triple in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 5, 2011. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with 2 RBIs in a 9-6 victory.

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Chunichi slugger Wada Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Wada, a slugger with the Chunichi Dragons, speaks about his delight after being selected Most Valuable Player of the Central League of the Japanese professional baseball, during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2010. The 38-year-old Wada, who batted .339 with 37 homers and 93 RBIs, became the oldest player to win the award in the league.

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Athlectics releases Iwamura

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese baseball player Akinori Iwamura. The Oakland Athletics announced the release of Iwamura on Oct. 4, 2010 after the conclusion of a season in which the 31-year-old veteran hit .129 with four RBIs in 10 games with the A's.

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Matsui 2-for-2

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to third in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with three RBIs in his team's 12-3 rout.

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H. Matsui left out of lineup again

ATLANTA, United States - Designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) of the Los Angeles Angels watches from the bench as his team play the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit Aug. 8, 2010. The 36-year-old Matsui, who was left out of the starting lineup again in the Angels' 9-4 loss to the Tigers, is mired in a slump in which he has hit .204 with four home runs and nine RBIs over his last 27 games.

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H. Matsui left out of lineup again

ATLANTA, United States - Designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) of the Los Angeles Angels watches a game between his team and the Detroit Tigers with manager Mike Scioscia (R) at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 8, 2010. Left out of the starting lineup again, the 36-year-old Matsui is mired in a slump in which he has hit .204 with four home runs and nine RBIs over his last 27 games.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to second after hitting a three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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Ichiro gets 2 RBIs in Mariners' win over Cubs

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run single to center in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 23, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in the Mariners' 8-1 win over the Cubs.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to left in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 13, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs as the Angels won 6-5.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 13, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs as the Angels won 6-5.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his double in the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 13, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs as the Angels won 6-5.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui (2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates after their team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-1 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui catches a fly by Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Sweeney in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui (L) and his teammates celebrate their 9-7 walk-off victory over the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two-run homer over the right-field fence in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-field fence in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) exchanges high-fives with pitcher Joe Saunders after their team beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his single to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.