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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani meets the press following the team's 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 16, 2025. Ohtani threw five hitless innings while hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning, his 50th of the season, becoming the first player in 23 years to blast 50 homers in back-to-back years.

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Tanaka dominates A's for 5th win of season

NEW YORK, July 9 Kyodo - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on July 9, 2015. Tanaka picked up his fifth win of the season with 7-2/3 solid innings as the Yankees won 6-2.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma looks dejected in the team's dugout at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014, after being taken out of a game in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma (C) hands the ball to manager Lloyd McClendon as he is taken out of the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Tanaka earns 8th win

NEW YORK, Untied States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 31, 2014. Tanaka allowed a run in eight innings and earned his eighth win as the Yankees beat the Twins 3-1.

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Tanaka earns 8th win

NEW YORK, Untied States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 31, 2014. Tanaka allowed a run in eight innings and earned his eighth win as the Yankees beat the Twins 3-1.

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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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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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Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain walks off the field during the eighth inning in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers after throwing 7-2/3 scoreless innings at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Giants won 9-0 to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Red Sox's Tazawa plays in preseason game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws the ball during the eighth inning of a preseason game against the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 11, 2010. Tazawa worked two hitless innings, as the Red Sox defeated the Mets 8-2.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws to first after fielding a grounder in the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami suffers this season's eighth loss

MIAMI, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami (L) gets pulled from a game against the Florida Marlins by manager Bobby Cox in the fifth inning at Land Shark Stadium in Miami on July 29. Kawakami suffered this season's eighth loss, allowing seven hits and six runs in 4-2/3 innings.

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Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka earns 8th win against Chunichi Dragons

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Chunichi Dragons at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on June 11. Tanaka gave up five hits but no runs in seven innings and earned his eighth win this season as the Eagles triumphed 3-1.

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Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series.

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Okajima greeted with solo homer

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima looks back at the ball after allowing a solo home run to Chicago White Sox infielder Paul Konerko in the eighth inning at Fenway Park on July 19. Konerko's homer snapped Okajima's streak of 17 innings in 15 games without giving up a run. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka throws 7 scoreless innings for 8th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park in Boston on June 16. Matsuzaka pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his eighth win of the season as the Red Sox edged the Giants 1-0.

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Matsuzaka throws 7 scoreless innings for 8th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan smiles during a press conference at Fenway Park in Boston on June 16 after earning his eighth win of the season against the San Francisco Giants.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi hits a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost 10-9 to the Houston Astros in 13 innings June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Ichiro goes 1-for-5

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the eighth of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 23. He went 1-for-5 as the team lost 2-1 to the Padres after 10 innings. (MLB)

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Saito works for Dodgers' 8-5 win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Takashi Saito inherited a none-out bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning and allowed two runs to score on a walk and a fielder's choice before working a scoreless eighth in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 6. Saito struck out four, including pinch-hitter Kazuo Matsui in the eighth, in two innings, while allowing a walk and an infield single. (MLB)

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(1)Utsugi hits winner as Japan secures softball medal

ATHENS, Greece - Players and supporters celebrate after Japan edged China 1-0 to guarantee themselves a medal in the Athens Olympic softball tournament at Olympic Softball Stadium on Aug. 22. Yukiko Ueno pitched eight shutout innings and Reiko Utsugi doubled home the winning run in the top of the eighth inning.

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H. Matsui hitless

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui ends up with a fly to right in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 24. Matsui was hitless as his team lost 3-2 in 12 innings. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits RBI triple against Devil Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles in the dugout after hitting an RBI triple for his first hit in three games in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sept. 2. Ichiro went 1-for-7 in the Mariners' 10-8 win over the Devil Rays in a game extended to 11 innings.

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Mariners' closer Sasaki hold Cubs scoreless in two innings

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in a preseason game against the Chicago Cubs in Peoria, Arizona, on March 20. Sasaki pitched the eighth and ninth innings and held the Cubs scoreless while giving up two hits and a walk. (MLB)

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Iriki picks eighth win

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki picks his eighth victory of the season, allowing a single run over seven innings against the Yokohama Baystars at Jingu Stadium on June 28. The Swallows trounced the Baystars 13-3.

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Suzuki hits single in game against Rockies

TUCSON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center field in the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Arizona, on March 28. The teams tied 9-9 in 10 innings.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani leaves the dugout after popping out in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on July 19, 2021, at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Ohtani threw six scoreless innings in the game.

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Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka earns 8th win against Chunichi Dragons

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Chunichi Dragons at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on June 11. Tanaka gave up five hits but no runs in seven innings and earned his eighth win this season as the Eagles triumphed 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Iriki picks eighth win

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows starter Satoshi Iriki picks his eighth victory of the season, allowing a single run over seven innings against the Yokohama Baystars at Jingu Stadium on June 28. The Swallows trounced the Baystars 13-3.

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Baseball: Suzuki snaps homerless PL start, as Marines blast Eagles

Daichi Suzuki of the Lotte Marines hits his second homer of the game in the eighth inning of a 12-2 whipping of the Rakuten Eagles at QVC Marine Field in Chiba, Japan on March 29, 2016. Prior to Suzuki's first shot, the pitchers of the six Pacific League teams had not allowed a ball over the fence in 179 innings since the March 25 start of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Blue Jays vs. Royals in AL Championship Series

Toronto Blue Jays' starting pitcher Marco Estrada pitches against the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 21, 2015. Estrada allowed three hits and a walk through the first seven innings until he departed in the eighth en route to Toronto's 7-1 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka dominates A's for 5th win of season

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka hands the ball to manager Joe Girardi in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on July 9, 2015. Tanaka picked up his fifth win of the season with 7-2/3 solid innings as the Yankees won 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H. Matsui hitless

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui ends up with a fly to right in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 24. Matsui was hitless as his team lost 3-2 in 12 innings. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory. (Kyodo)

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory. (Kyodo)

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws to first after fielding a grounder in the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory. (Kyodo)

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(1)Utsugi hits winner as Japan secures softball medal

ATHENS, Greece - Players and supporters celebrate after Japan edged China 1-0 to guarantee themselves a medal in the Athens Olympic softball tournament at Olympic Softball Stadium on Aug. 22. Yukiko Ueno pitched eight shutout innings and Reiko Utsugi doubled home the winning run in the top of the eighth inning. (Kyodo)

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Saito works for Dodgers' 8-5 win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Takashi Saito inherited a none-out bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning and allowed two runs to score on a walk and a fielder's choice before working a scoreless eighth in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 6. Saito struck out four, including pinch-hitter Kazuo Matsui in the eighth, in two innings, while allowing a walk and an infield single. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi hits a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost 10-9 to the Houston Astros in 13 innings June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro goes 1-for-5

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the eighth of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 23. He went 1-for-5 as the team lost 2-1 to the Padres after 10 innings. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka throws 7 scoreless innings for 8th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park in Boston on June 16. Matsuzaka pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his eighth win of the season as the Red Sox edged the Giants 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series. (Kyodo)

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Okajima greeted with solo homer

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima looks back at the ball after allowing a solo home run to Chicago White Sox infielder Paul Konerko in the eighth inning at Fenway Park on July 19. Konerko's homer snapped Okajima's streak of 17 innings in 15 games without giving up a run. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Red Sox's Tazawa plays in preseason game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws the ball during the eighth inning of a preseason game against the New York Mets at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 11, 2010. Tazawa worked two hitless innings, as the Red Sox defeated the Mets 8-2. (Kyodo)

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Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain walks off the field during the eighth inning in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers after throwing 7-2/3 scoreless innings at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Giants won 9-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Angels, playing right field after pitching seven innings, chats with Mike Trout (C) and Justin Upton during a pitching change in the eighth inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on May 11, 2021.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Angels, playing right field after pitching seven innings, chats with Mike Trout (C) and Justin Upton during a pitching change in the eighth inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on May 11, 2021.