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Yankees' Matsui finishes season with batting average .298

TORONT, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui doubles down the right-field line in the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Oct. 3. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. Matsui finished this season with his batting average .298. (MLB)

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Ichiro moves closer to record number of hits

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki leads off the game vs Toronto Blue Jays with a single to center at SkyDome in Toronto Sept. 2. He went 3-for-5 in the game in producing his 217th hit this year, moving a step closer to the major league's 257 single-season hits record established by George Sisler in 1920. The Mariners fell 8-6 to the Blue Jays

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Ichiro still hot, singles in 1st inning

TORONTO, Canada - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Toronto SkyDome on Sept. 1. He went 2-for-3 with his 31st stolen base of the season and raised his major league average to .372 in the game.

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Yankees' Matsui blasts 25th homer of season

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui heads toward first base after hitting his 25th homer of the season in the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 27. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 2-for-3 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 28. Matsui went 2-for-3. The Blue Jays won 3-2. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui singles against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to right in the 10th inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome in Toronto on July 26 in the Yankees' 6-5 victory. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki doubles down the right-field line in the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 8. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in the Mariners' 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 2-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 6. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Mainers' 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 1-for-3 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui his an infield single in the second inning of a game against Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Sept. 1. Matsui went 1-for-3. The Blue Jays won 8-1. (MLB)

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Ichiro goes 1-for-5 as Mariners lose to Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners lead-off man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 21. Ichiro went 1-for-5, lowering his batting average to .336 as Seattle lost 5-1 to Toronto. (MLB)

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Marainers' Ichiro goes 1-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 19. Ichiro went 1-for-5, lowing his batting average .338. The Mariners won 9-1. (MLB)

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Matsui hitless against Blue Jays' Halladay

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui grounded out three times in his first three at-bats against Toronto Blue Jays ace hurler Roy Halladay at SkyDome on July 12. Matsui managed to single to left off reliever Juan Acevedo in his last at-bat in the ninth inning as the Blue Jays overpowered the Yankees 10-3. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 1-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui doubles down the left-field line off Toronto Blue Jays starter Kelvim Escobar in the first inning of a game at the SkyDome in Toronto on July 13. Matsui went 1-for-5, bringing his batting average down to .299. The Yankees won 6-2. (MLB)

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Matsui goes 2-for-5, raises average to .301

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to right in the seventh inning July 11 against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome. He went 2-for-5, raising his batting average to .301. (MLB)

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Matsui strikes out against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui strikes out in the fifth inning with the bases loaded in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on April 2. Matsui went 2-for-6 with an RBI in a 9-7 victory over the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Matsui hits double against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui heads to first base after hitting a double in the fourth inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on April 2. Matsui went 2-for-6 with an RBI in a 9-7 victory over the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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(3)Matsui in game against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui slides to second base in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on April 1. (MLB)

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(2)Matsui in game against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui tries to catch a ball at SkyDome in Toronto on April 1 in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB)

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(1)Matsui in game against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an single to right in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 10-1 victory at SkyDome in Toronto on April 1. (MLB)

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Matsui gets 1st hit in regular-season debut in majors

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui smiles during an interview at SkyDome in Toronto on March 31 after his debut in the major league. Matsui went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays as the Yankees won 8-4. (MLB)

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(3)Matsui makes major league debut

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (R in foreground) is greeted by his teammates at Toronto's SkyDome on March 31 as the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 in the season opener. Matsui went 1-for-4 with one RBI in his major league debut. (MLB)

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(2)Matsui makes major league debut

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees' fans hold up a Japanese national flag and a board at Toronto's SkyDome on March 31, the same day the team's outfielder Hideki Matsui made his major league debut in the season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Matsui makes debut in major league

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (3rd from L) stands with his teammates at SkyDome on March 31 before the start of the season-opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Matsui gets 1st hit in major leagues in season opener

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single off Toronto Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay in the top of the first inning of the season opener March 31 against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto. (MLB)

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Ichiro goes 1-for-5 as Seattle downs Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the top of the first inning against Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 8. Ichiro went 1-for-5 and moved into first place in the American League batting race although his batting average slipped to .346. The Mariners won 3-1. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Sasaki notches 3rd win

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays to earn his third win of the season at the SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 7 as the Mariners won 5-4. Sasaki allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts in two innings. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro marks 400th hit of his MLB career

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single, the 400th hit of his two-year career in Major League Baseball, to right off Toronto Blue Jays starter Esteban Loaiza in the top of the third inning at SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 7. Ichiro went 2-for-5 as the Mariners won 5-4. (MLB)

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(5) MLB stadiums

TORONTO, Canada - Skydome, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Photo taken in 2002. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left off Toronto Blue Jays starter Luke Prokopec in the top of the first inning at Skydome in Toronto on May 16. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 15-2. (MLB)

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(3)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning at a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome on May 15. Sasaki earned his ninth save of the season as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)

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(1)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) autographs baseball fans' items at Skydome in Toronto on May 15 before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB)

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(2)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single to left off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Lyon in the top of the fifth inning at Skydome in Toronto on May 15. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)

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Ichiro records season's first error

TORONTO, Canada - Ichiro Suzuki records his first error this season as the Seattle Mariners allowed the Toronto Blue Jays to come from behind and snare a 6-3 victory at SkyDome on May 14. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro extends hitting streak to 19 games

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to right-center off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza in the first inning at the SkyDome in Toronto on May 13, extending his hitting streak to 19 games. The Mariners beat the Blue Jays 7-5. (MLB)

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Sasaki makes 17th save as Mariners beat Blue Jays 7-5

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (R) and right fielder Ichiro Suzuki celebrate their team's 7-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto on May 13. Sasaki made his 17th save in the game. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro extends his hitting streak to 18 games

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in his second at bat in a game with Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on May 12, extending his hitting streak to 18 games. The Mariners defeated the Blue Jays 11-7.

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Mariners Ichiro extends his hitting-streak to 17 games

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single off Toronto Blue Jays starter Joey Hamilton in the sixth inning at SkyDome in Toronto on May 11, extending his hitting-streak to 17 games. The Mariners won 7-2. (MLB)

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Ichiro moves closer to record number of hits

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki leads off the game vs Toronto Blue Jays with a single to center at SkyDome in Toronto Sept. 2. He went 3-for-5 in the game in producing his 217th hit this year, moving a step closer to the major league's 257 single-season hits record established by George Sisler in 1920. The Mariners fell 8-6 to the Blue Jays (Kyodo)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 1-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui doubles down the left-field line off Toronto Blue Jays starter Kelvim Escobar in the first inning of a game at the SkyDome in Toronto on July 13. Matsui went 1-for-5, bringing his batting average down to .299. The Yankees won 6-2. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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(3)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning at a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome on May 15. Sasaki earned his ninth save of the season as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)

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(3)Matsui in game against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui slides to second base in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on April 1. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Matsui gets 1st hit in major leagues in season opener

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single off Toronto Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay in the top of the first inning of the season opener March 31 against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Yankees' Matsui blasts 25th homer of season

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui heads toward first base after hitting his 25th homer of the season in the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 27. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki doubles down the right-field line in the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 8. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in the Mariners' 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 2-for-5 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 6. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Mainers' 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 2-for-3 against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on July 28. Matsui went 2-for-3. The Blue Jays won 3-2. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Yankees' Matsui singles against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to right in the 10th inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome in Toronto on July 26 in the Yankees' 6-5 victory. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Yankees' Matsui finishes season with batting average .298

TORONT, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui doubles down the right-field line in the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome in Toronto on Oct. 3. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. Matsui finished this season with his batting average .298. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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(2)Hideki Matsui

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui replies to reporters' questions at SkyDome in Toronto after finishing the last game of the season. The photo was taken Oct. 4, 2004. (Kyodo)

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(2)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single to left off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Lyon in the top of the fifth inning at Skydome in Toronto on May 15. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)