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Baseball: Twins vs. Marlins

Kenta Maeda of the Minnesota Twins reacts after giving up a solo home run from Avisail Garcia of the Miami Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 4, 2023. Right-hander Maeda made his first pitching start in one year and eight months after undergoing Tommy John surgery to restore his pitching arm in September 2021.

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Baseball: Twins vs. Marlins

Kenta Maeda of the Minnesota Twins reacts after giving up a solo home run from Avisail Garcia of the Miami Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 4, 2023. Right-hander Maeda made his first pitching start in one year and eight months after undergoing Tommy John surgery to restore his pitching arm in September 2021.

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H. Matsui hits 2 of Yankees' record-tying 8 HRs in win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the center-field wall in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 31. Matsui homered twice to wrap up his strong July as the New York Yankees tied a club record by hitting eight home runs in a 16-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox.

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Ichiro extends hitting streaks

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double down the right-field line in the eighth inning, extending his hitting streak to eight games at Safeco Field on Aug. 14. But the Mariners lost to the Minnesota Twins 11-3. (MLB)

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More struggles for Kuroda as Yankees lose to White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda (R) returns to the team's dugout in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 23, 2014, after being taken out of the game. Kuroda allowed eight hits and two walks while striking out three in 4-2/3 innings in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox.

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More struggles for Kuroda as Yankees lose to White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda (L) is taken out of the game against the Chicago White Sox by manager Joe Girardi (R) in the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 23, 2014. Kuroda allowed eight hits and two walks while striking out three in 4-2/3 innings in a 6-5 to loss the White Sox.

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Yankee's Tanaka suffers 1st loss in MLB

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka stretches to field a single hit to center by the Chicago Cubs' Emilio Bonifacio in the third inning of their game at Wringley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed eight hits and four runs in six innings and suffered his first loss in his rookie year in the Major League Baseball as the Yankees lost 6-1 loss.

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Darvish takes hard loss after pitching 8 strong

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish walks to his team's dugout after the end of the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on May 16, 2014. Darvish yielded two runs in an 11-strikeout effort over eight innings in a 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma strikes out the Tampa Bay Rays' Wil Myers in the third inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Angels hand Yankees' Kuroda career-worst defeat

NEW YORK, the United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 25, 2014. Kuroda gave up eight runs, six earned, in just 4-2/3 innings as the Yankees lost 13-1.

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Yankees pitcher Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka strikes out Mike Olt of the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York on April 16, 2014. Tanaka allowed just two hits over eight shutout innings as the Yankees won 3-0.

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Yankees pitcher Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka strikes out Mike Olt of the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York on April 16, 2014. Tanaka allowed just two hits over eight shutout innings as the Yankees won 3-0.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish celebrates his team's 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish started the game and was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball. The Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish smiles after throwing eight innings in a game against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish delivers gem, Rangers beat Astros in 12

ARLINGTON, the United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2014. Darvish was nearly perfect over eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, and the Rangers beat the Astros on Robinson Chirinos's walkoff single in the 12th inning.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish has his first hit in the majors, a broken-bat single in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. As a pitcher, Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.

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Darvish goes 8 innings for 9th win

SAN DIEGO, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish has his first hit in the majors, a broken-bat single in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 20, 2012. As a pitcher, Darvish allowed two runs in eight innings, moving into a tie for the AL lead in pitching wins with his ninth as the Rangers won 4-2.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish (R) chats with catcher Yorvit Torrealba (L) during the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Darvish made his winning major league debut, allowing five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Nishioka returns to Twins lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins hits an infield single in the eight inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 16, 2011. Nishioka returned to the team's lineup after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a broken leg.

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Ichiro against Blue Jays

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a double during the eight inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 12, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4, as the team won 3-2.

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Matsui 1-for-3 against Indians

ANAHEIM, United States - The Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the eight inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on Sept. 6, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the team's 2-3 loss.

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Matsui 1-for-3 against Indians

ANAHEIM, United States - The Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the eight inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on Sept. 6, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the team's 2-3 loss.

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Matsui 1-for-3 against Indians

ANAHEIM, United States - The Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the eight inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on Sept. 6, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the team's 2-3 loss.

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Nippon Ham's Nakata shows promise

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a home run in his fourth consecutive game during the eighth inning against the Rakuten Eagles at Sapporo Dome on Aug. 8, 2010. Nakata, an up-and-coming third-year player, has hit eight homers in 11 games.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) reacts after allowing a two-run single to center by Tampa Bay Rays' John Jaso during the sixth inning of their game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka gave up eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound after being relieved from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) takes starter Daisuke Matsuzaka out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka sits in the dugout after being taken out from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) talks with catcher Kevin Cash (C) and pitching coach John Farrell during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka reacts after allowing a run-scoring hit by Kansas City Royals David DeJesus in the fifth inning of a game on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka was removed in the fifth inning after allowing three runs, two hits and walking eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka allowed three runs, two hits and walked eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka allowed three runs, two hits and walked eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka reacts after allowing Kansas City Royals Mitch Maier to walk on a full count during the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka allowed three runs, two hits and walked eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka was removed in the fifth inning after allowing three runs, two hits and walking eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka was removed in the fifth inning after allowing three runs, two hits and walking eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka was removed in the fifth inning after allowing three runs, two hits and walking eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 27, 2010, at Fenway Park in Boston. Matsuzaka was removed in the fifth inning after allowing three runs, two hits and walking eight, the season's highest, plus one hit by pitch, to suffer his second loss.

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Ichiro hitless against Tigers

Seattle, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out in the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 25, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went hitless for the first time in eight games as the team won 5-3.

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Ichiro hitless against Tigers

Seattle, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 25, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went hitless for the first time in eight games as the team won 5-3.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009, after being taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Chicago Cubs' Fukudome 1-for-4 against Cincinnati Reds

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome hits an infield single in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 25. Fukudome went 1-for-4, extending his hitting streak to eight games in the Cubs' 5-3 win over the Reds.

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L.A. Dodgers' Kuroda suffers 5th loss against N.Y. Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (R) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 8. Kuroda allowed five runs and eight hits in 4-1/3 innings and suffered this season's fifth loss.

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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Norichika Aoki bunts for a base hit off South Korea's Oh Seung Hwan in the eight inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22.