Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

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.

E

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.

E

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.

E

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.

E

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.

E

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.

E

Ichiro ties MLB record with 8th consecutive 200-hit season

KANSAS CITY, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double in the third inning in a game with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sept. 17. Ichiro tied the major league record of eight consecutive 200-hit seasons as he collected the third hit of the game in the eight inning, matching Willie Keeler, who had 200-hit seasons with the Baltimore Orioles in 1894-1898 and the Brooklyn Superbas in 1899-1901.

E

Yano's blast seals deal in 8th to sink Fighters

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Kenji Yano joins his teammates in joy after hitting an eight-inning, leadoff homer to the stands in left, lifting the Yomiuri Giants to a 1-0 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on June 11.

E

Ichiro 2-for-5 as Mariners edge Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the eight inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on May 29. Ichiro went 2-for-5 and improved his average to a team-high .332 as the Mariners edged the Red Sox 5-4. (MLB)

E

Matsui hits single to left

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is about to run to first base after hitting a single to left in the eight inning against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on July 19. He went 1-for-4 as the Yankees beat the Indians 7-4. (MLB)

E

May hits game-deciding single

TOKYO, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines outfielder Derrick May hits a game-deciding single to center off Nippon Ham Fighters reliever Hiroshi Shibakusa with bases loaded with one out in the top of the eight inning at Tokyo Dome on May 21. Lotte edged Nippon Ham 6-5.

E

Tokyo Olympics: Softball

Australian players look dejected after a 2-1, eight-inning loss to the United States in the opening round of the Tokyo Olympic softball tournament on July 25, 2021, at Yokohama baseball stadium near Tokyo.

E

Yano's blast seals deal in 8th to sink Fighters

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Kenji Yano joins his teammates in joy after hitting an eight-inning, leadoff homer to the stands in left, lifting the Yomiuri Giants to a 1-0 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on June 11. (Kyodo)

E

May hits game-deciding single

TOKYO, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines outfielder Derrick May hits a game-deciding single to center off Nippon Ham Fighters reliever Hiroshi Shibakusa with bases loaded with one out in the top of the eight inning at Tokyo Dome on May 21. Lotte edged Nippon Ham 6-5.

E

Ichiro ties MLB record with 8th consecutive 200-hit season

KANSAS CITY, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double in the third inning in a game with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sept. 17. Ichiro tied the major league record of eight consecutive 200-hit seasons as he collected the third hit of the game in the eight inning, matching Willie Keeler, who had 200-hit seasons with the Baltimore Orioles in 1894-1898 and the Brooklyn Superbas in 1899-1901.(Kyodo)

E

Ichiro 2-for-5 as Mariners edge Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the eight inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on May 29. Ichiro went 2-for-5 and improved his average to a team-high .332 as the Mariners edged the Red Sox 5-4. (MLB)(Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

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. (Kyodo)

E

Matsui hits single to left

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is about to run to first base after hitting a single to left in the eight inning against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on July 19. He went 1-for-4 as the Yankees beat the Indians 7-4. (MLB) (Kyodo)