Royals sweep into World Series

Royals sweep into World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Kansas City Royals' Christian Colon (24), Nirichika Aoki (23) and Raul Ibanez (18) run out of the team's dugout after a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Oct. 15, 2014. The Royals advanced to their first World Series in 29 years.

Ibanez hits two-run homer in ALCS opener

Ibanez hits two-run homer in ALCS opener

NEW YORK, United States - Raul Ibanez of the New York Yankees belts a two-run homer during the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

Phillies beat Giants in Game 5

Phillies beat Giants in Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (R) reacts after scoring back-to-back with Raul Ibanez (L) on a fielding error by San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff during the third inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 21, 2010. The Phillies won 4-2, fending off elimination from the series.

Phillies down Yankees in WS Game 5

Phillies down Yankees in WS Game 5

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez fails to catch a two-run double off the bat of New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the major league baseball World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 2, 2009.

Ichiro goes 3-for-4

Ichiro goes 3-for-4

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles after returning home on a single by Raul Ibanez in the eighth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field on April 12. Ichiro went 3-for-4 to snap a hitless streak in the team's 11-9 win. (MLB)

Sasaki surrenders two homers

Sasaki surrenders two homers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki took the mound with the game tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth against the Kansas City Royals and surrendered solo homers to Mike Sweeney and Raul Ibanez for his third loss of the season at Safeco Field on July 3. (MLB)

Ichiro goes 3-for-4

Ichiro goes 3-for-4

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles after returning home on a single by Raul Ibanez in the eighth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field on April 12. Ichiro went 3-for-4 to snap a hitless streak in the team's 11-9 win. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Phillies beat Giants in Game 5

Phillies beat Giants in Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (R) reacts after scoring back-to-back with Raul Ibanez (L) on a fielding error by San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff during the third inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 21, 2010. The Phillies won 4-2, fending off elimination from the series. (Kyodo)

Phillies down Yankees in WS Game 5

Phillies down Yankees in WS Game 5

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez fails to catch a two-run double off the bat of New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the major league baseball World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 2, 2009. (Kyodo)

Sasaki surrenders two homers

Sasaki surrenders two homers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki took the mound with the game tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth against the Kansas City Royals and surrendered solo homers to Mike Sweeney and Raul Ibanez for his third loss of the season at Safeco Field on July 3. (MLB)