Matsuzaka wins 2nd straight start in major leageus

Matsuzaka wins 2nd straight start in major leageus

BOSTON, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka maintained his strong early season form April 8, pitching 6-2/3 shutout innings to help the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 blanking of the Detroit Tigers in their home opener at Fenway Park.

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants left-hander Hisanori Takahashi throws his first complete shutout in two years, striking out nine batters in a 2-0 blanking of the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on April 8.

Hirano shuts out Swallows

Hirano shuts out Swallows

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano threw his third complete-game shutout of the season and Orix capitalized on a three-run eighth inning en route to blanking Yakult 4-0 at Jingu Stadium on June 3.

Hirano shuts out Swallows

Hirano shuts out Swallows

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano threw his third complete-game shutout of the season and Orix capitalized on a three-run eighth inning en route to blanking Yakult 4-0 at Jingu Stadium on June 3. (Kyodo)

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

Takahashi shuts out Tigers

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants left-hander Hisanori Takahashi throws his first complete shutout in two years, striking out nine batters in a 2-0 blanking of the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on April 8. (Kyodo)

Mariners' Iwakuma blanks Astros over 7, earns 10th win

Mariners' Iwakuma blanks Astros over 7, earns 10th win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma watches a game against the Houston Astros from the dugout at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 16, 2016, after blanking the Astros over seven innings. Iwakuma secured his 10th win for the first time in two years as the Mariners won 1-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mariners' Iwakuma blanks Astros over 7, earns 10th win

Mariners' Iwakuma blanks Astros over 7, earns 10th win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws against the Houston Astros in a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 16, 2016. Iwakuma secured his 10th win for the first time in two years after blanking the Astros over seven innings during the Mariners' 1-0 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Matsuzaka wins 2nd straight start in major leageus

Matsuzaka wins 2nd straight start in major leageus

BOSTON, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka maintained his strong early season form April 8, pitching 6-2/3 shutout innings to help the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 blanking of the Detroit Tigers in their home opener at Fenway Park. (Kyodo)