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Yankees' Kuroda earns 7th win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (L) rounds the bases on a three-run home run from New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (C) in the first inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Kuroda allowed four runs over 5-2/3 innings but earned his seventh win of the season as the Yankees won 6-4.

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Darvish, Rangers shut out Mariners

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish strikes out Seattle Mariners leadoff man Endy Chavez during the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 19, 2013, to make it 1,500 strikeouts for his career in Japan and the major leagues. The right hander earned his third win of the season, allowing three hits and striking out 10 in seven innings, as the Rangers defeated the Mariners 7-0.

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Darvish guts out 2nd victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitching against Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 7, 2013. Darvish walked Pujols. The right hander earned his second win of the season, allowing three runs in five innings before leaving with a blister on his right ring finger, as the Rangers defeated the Angels 7-3.

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Iwakuma picks up 1st career save

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 30, 2012. Iwakuma recorded the first save of his professional career in the game, when he allowed three runs in the final three innings of his team's 21-8 win.

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Iwakuma picks up 1st career save

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 30, 2012. Iwakuma recorded the first save of his professional career in the game, when he allowed three runs in the final three innings of his team's 21-8 win.

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Dragons oust Giants to reach Japan Series

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons veteran lefty Masahiro Yamamoto pitches against the Yomiuri Giants during Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series final stage at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 23, 2010. The 45-year-old allowed no runs in five-plus innings as the team won 4-3, earning their first trip to the Japan Series in three years.

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L.A. Dodgers' Kuroda suffers 2nd loss against Detroit Tigers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda reacts after a two-run homer by Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera in the first inning of their game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 23, 2010. Kuroda allowed six hits and three runs in six innings, suffering his second loss of this season. The Tigers won 6-2.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after allowing two runs in the first inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Matsui gets single, Yankees beat White Sox 5-2

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui gets a single in the first inning in the team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 28 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees beat the White Sox 5-2 in 10 innings on a walk-off three-run homer by Robinson Cano.

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Boston's pitcher starts 1st game in MLB

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Junichi Tazawa from Japan (R) touches fists with catcher Jason Varitek while heading to the dugout after the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 11. Tazawa gave up three runs and four hits in five innings of the first game he started in the major leagues.

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Boston's pitcher starts 1st game in MLB

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell (52) approaches pitcher Junichi Tazawa in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 11. The rookie pitcher from Japan gave up three runs and four hits in five innings of the first game he started in the major leagues.

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Boston's Tazawa starts 1st game in MLB

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Junichi Tazawa from Japan throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first game he started in the major leagues at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 11. Tazawa gave up three runs and four hits in five innings.

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Boston's Tazawa starts 1st game in MLB

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Junichi Tazawa from Japan throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first game he started in the major leagues at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 11. Tazawa gave up three runs and four hits in five innings.

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Boston's Tazawa starts 1st game in MLB

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Junichi Tazawa from Japan throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first game he started in the major leagues at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 11. Tazawa gave up three runs and four hits in five innings.

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Baltimore pitcher Uehara pitches 1st game in 2 weeks

FORT LAUDERDALE, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara of Japan pitches in an exhibition game for the first time in two weeks, recovering from a thigh injury, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 24. Uehara took the loss in the game he started against the Washington Nationals, giving up one run and three hits while striking out seven in 3 2/3 innings.

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Matsuzaka suffers first MLB loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) catches the grounder from Seattle Mariners top batter Ichiro Suzuki (far right) at the start of the game at Fenway Park on April 11. Matsuzaka allowed three runs over seven innings to suffer his first major league loss as his team was shut out 3-0. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka shaky in rained-out spring training game

VERO BEACH, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka chases a bunt in the first inning of his fourth spring training outing for the team against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 16. Matsuzaka allowed a run and three hits in two innings against the Dodgers before the game was rained out.

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Matsuzaka shaky in rained-out spring training game

VERO BEACH, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is at bat for the first time in the Major league in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 16. Matsuzaka allowed a run and three hits in two innings against the Dodgers before the game was rained out.

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Matsuzaka allows no runs against Marlins

JUPITER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (in back) smiles at the bench after pitching the first three innings with two hits and no runs in his first exhibition with a Major league team, the Florida Marlins, in Jupiter, Florida, on March 6. At left is manager Terry Francona.

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Matsuzaka allows no runs against Marlins

JUPITER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is saluted by a teammate after pitching the first three innings with two hits and no runs in his first exhibition with a Major league team, the Florida Marlins, in Jupiter, Florida, on March 6.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Fans wave ''K'' for Daisuke Matsuzaka placards in the Boston Red Sox's game against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2. The Japanese right-hander gave up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings in his first spring training outing.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks to reporters after pitching two scoreless innings against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2. He gave up only one hit and struck out three in his first spring training outing.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is all smiles after going two scoreless innings against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida in his first spring training outing on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three.

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings.

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S. Korea beats Taiwan in WBC opener

TOKYO, Japan - San Diego Padres right-hander Park Chan Ho worked the last three innings for the save in the first game of the inaugural World Baseball Classic against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on March 3, helping his S. Korean team beat Taiwan 2-0.

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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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Ishii pitches 3-hitter for 1st win

LOS ANGELES, United States - Kazuhisa Ishii scattered three hits in seven solid innings for his first win this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Dodger Stadium on April 16. (MLB)

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(1)Suzuki hits single to left

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the first inning of a preseason game against the Kansas City Royals at Peoria, Arizona, on March 8. The Mariners lost 7-1 as Freddy Garcia allowed three runs, three hits and three walks in three innings. (MLB)

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Nomo knocked out

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo watches the ball hit by San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds with Tsuyoshi Shinjo on third in the first inning at Dodgers Stadium on April 3. Nomo was charged with four runs on six hits in three innings and was saddled with the loss. (MLB)

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Daiei rookie Terahara pitches against Orix

KOBE, Japan - Daiei Hawks rookie sensation Hayato Terahara pitches against the Orix BlueWave in a preseason game March 15 at Kobe Green Stadium. Terahara earned his first ''unofficial'' save since joining Daiei by pitching three final shutout innings.

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Ichiro goes 0-for-2, takes beanball against Nomo

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Hideo Nomo delivers a pitch to Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki in the third inning at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 2. In their first major league matchup, Ichiro went 0-for-2 and was hit by one pitch against Nomo. Nomo allowed four runs on four hits over six innings, walking three and striking out six and was the losing pitcher as the Mariners won 5-1.

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Kuroki comes on strong for win in Pacific League opener

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Lotte Marines right-hander Tomohiro Kuroki overcomes a shaky first inning to post his first opening-day win 6-3 over the Seibu Lions on March 24. Kuroki gave up three runs on four hits over eight innings for the win at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture.

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Shinjo singles off Irabu

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (2nd from L) drills a single off Japanese right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) in the first inning of a preseason game between his New York Mets and the Montreal Expos in Port St. Lucie on March 18. Shinjo, who played for three innings, was 2-for-2 against Irabu. The Mets drew 4-4 against the Expos in 10 innings.

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Daiei rookie Terahara pitches against Orix

KOBE, Japan - Daiei Hawks rookie sensation Hayato Terahara pitches against the Orix BlueWave in a preseason game March 15 at Kobe Green Stadium. Terahara earned his first ''unofficial'' save since joining Daiei by pitching three final shutout innings.

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Nomo knocked out

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo watches the ball hit by San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds with Tsuyoshi Shinjo on third in the first inning at Dodgers Stadium on April 3. Nomo was charged with four runs on six hits in three innings and was saddled with the loss. (MLB)

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S. Korea beats Taiwan in WBC opener

TOKYO, Japan - San Diego Padres right-hander Park Chan Ho worked the last three innings for the save in the first game of the inaugural World Baseball Classic against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on March 3, helping his S. Korean team beat Taiwan 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is all smiles after going two scoreless innings against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida in his first spring training outing on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Fans wave ''K'' for Daisuke Matsuzaka placards in the Boston Red Sox's game against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2. The Japanese right-hander gave up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings in his first spring training outing. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks to reporters after pitching two scoreless innings against Boston College in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2. He gave up only one hit and struck out three in his first spring training outing. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka picks up win in 1st spring season outing

FORT MYERS, Florida - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch against Boston College in his first spring training outing in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, giving up only one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings. (Kyodo)

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Baltimore pitcher Uehara pitches 1st game in 2 weeks

FORT LAUDERDALE, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara of Japan pitches in an exhibition game for the first time in two weeks, recovering from a thigh injury, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 24. Uehara took the loss in the game he started against the Washington Nationals, giving up one run and three hits while striking out seven in 3 2/3 innings. (Kyodo)