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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki tosses a grounder by Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes to first baseman Freddie Freeman during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani moves to cover first base on a grounder by Joey Wendle (back) of the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 27, 2023.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) is late covering first base on a grounder by Joey Wendle of the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 27, 2023. Wendle reached on an infield single to first.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts to a grounder from Nicky Lopez of the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game on April 21, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (back) reacts to a grounder from Nicky Lopez of the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game on April 21, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) attempts to beat out an infield grounder during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 10, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a grounder against Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a grounder against Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Japan vs. Brazil in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Shinnosuke Abe of Japan hits a go-ahead grounder against Brazil in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 2, 2013, in front of Brazil catcher Diego Franca. Japan won 5-3.

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Japan vs. Brazil in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Shinnosuke Abe of Japan hits a go-ahead grounder against Brazil in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 2, 2013. Japan won 5-3.

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Lotte beats Chunichi in Game 5

CHIBA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons second baseman Naomichi Donoue fails to field a grounder hit by the Lotte Marines' Tsuyoshi Nishioka during the first inning of Game 5 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 4, 2010. The Dragons lost 10-4.

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Yankees rout Rangers in Game 5

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (top) avoids Michael Young of the Texas Rangers after throwing to first to complete a double play on a grounder to second from Josh Hamilton in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20, 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 7-2, fending off elimination in the series.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 vs. Rangers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) scores on a grounder by Hank Conger in the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 21, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in a 2-0 victory over the Rangers.

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Ichiro 1-for-5 against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki is forced out after trying to steal second off a grounder by Chone Figgins during the fifth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 30, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the team lost to the Twins 3-5.

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L.A. Angels beat Seattle Mariners 8-3

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis while trying to score on a grounder to third by Franklin Gutierrez in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. The Angels won 8-3.

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L.A. Angels beat Seattle Mariners 8-3

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis while trying to score on a grounder to third by Franklin Gutierrez in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. The Angels won 8-3.

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Matsuzaka earns 1st win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka fails to catch a grounder off Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston on May 6, 2010. Matsuzaka earned his first win of the season, leading his team to an 11-6 victory.

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Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki (R) races to first after hitting a grounder in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 21, 2010. The Mariners won 4-1.

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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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New York Yankees' H. Matsui goes hitless

New York, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to first base in the 8th inning of a match against the Detroit Tigers. Matsui went hitless with a pair of walks in a 2-1 win against the Tigers at Yankees Stadium in New York on July 19.

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Yankees beat Rays 4-3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players including Hideki Matsui (center) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Yankee Stadium on June 7. Matsui went hitless, but his fielder's-choice grounder to second plated the game-winning run in the eighth.

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Mariners' Ichiro breaks Harimoto's career-hits record

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) exchanges high-fives with his teammates after scoring on a grounder by Adrian Beltre in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 16. Suzuki hit a single in the inning and raised his total hits to 3,086, breaking Isao Harimoto's record of 3,085 for most career hits in Japan.

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Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan starter Yu Darvish fields a grounder hit by China's Jia Delong in the third inning of the opening game of the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5.

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Boston-Oakland MLB opener held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka catches with his ungloved hand a grounder hit by Oakland Athletics' Bobby Crosby to kill the batter at first base during the first inning of their Major League Baseball regular season opener at Tokyo Dome on March 25.

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Iwamura 2-for-2 in pre-seasoner against New York Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Florida Devil Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura hits an infield grounder in the first inning for a 2-for-2 outing in a pre-season game against the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 12. The Rays won 7-6.

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Baseball: K. Matsui 0-for-4 as Boston beats Colorado Rockies 2-1

BOSTON, United States - Colorado second baseman Kazuo Matsui picks up an infield grounder in the third inning of the Rockies' 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the World Series at Fenway Park on Oct. 25. Boston leads the series two games to none. Matsui went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

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Wang picks season's first win

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Taiwan-born right-hander Wang Chien-ming (R) races with Seattle Mariners infielder Yuniesky Betancourt, who hit a grounder to the first base in the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 5. Wang allowed one run on two hits with no walks and four strikeouts in eight innings to notch his first win of the season. (MLB)

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Matsui, Jojima go deep, Igawa pounded by Mariners

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) races to the first base with New York Yankees starter Kei Igawa (L) after hitting an infield grounder in the third inning at Yankee Stadium on May 4. Ichiro had two hits as the Mariners outslugged the New York Yankees 15-11. (MLB)

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H. Matsui goes 0-for-4

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is struck out swinging in the ninth inning as the team lost to the Boston Red Sox 7-4 at Yankee Stadium on April 29. Matsui went 0-for-4 including a double-play grounder and a strikeout. (MLB)

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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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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates non-roster invitee Masumi Kuwata speaks with reporters on March 10 as he sat out practice after spraining his left ankle while fielding a grounder in the previous day's relief outing against the Atlanta Braves. (MLB)

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H. Matsui held hitless for third straight game

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui dashes to the first base after hitting a grounder to the third base in an exhibition game with an Atlanta Braves split squad in Tampa, Florida, on March 11. Matsui, who batted cleanup as the designated hitter, was held hitless for the third straight game as his team beat an Atlanta Braves split squad 7-3. (MLB)

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H. Matsui hitless

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to the first base after hitting an infield grounder in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays atYankee Stadium on April 20. Matsui went hitless in four at-bats as the Yankees were held to just three hits in a 2-0 shutout to the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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Mets' Matsu stunned by fumbling grounder to lose game

MINNESOTA, United States - New York Mets' Kazuo Matsui is stunned by his fumbling a grounder that should have been a double-play groundout to end the ninth against the Minnesota Twins at Metrodome in Minnesota on June 8. The Mets lost the game 2-1. (MLB)

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Ichiro held hitless

BALTIMORE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first base on an infield grounder in the third inning as his team lost 3-1 to the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Maryland, on April 28. He was held hitless with four groundouts and a flyout. (MLB)

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Dodgers' Nomo outs Mets' Matsui

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo (back) outs New York Mets' shortstop Kazuo Matsui on a grounder in the third inning March 31 at Vero Beach, Florida.

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(4)Mets' Matsui hits homer against Dodgers

VERO BEACH, United States - New York Mets infielder Kazuo Matsui fields a grounder in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 15. It was his first preseason fielding after recovering from an injury to his middle finger. (MLB)

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(1)Japanese players in preseason MLB games

KISSIMMEE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to first base after hitting an infield grounder in the first inning of a preseason game against the Atlanta Braves in Kissimmee, Florida, on March 13. He was hitless in the game. (MLB)

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Matsui hitless for 3rd straight game

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to first base in the fifth inning of a game against Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 5. Matsui went 0-for-3 with a walk for the third day in a row as the Yankees lost 9-3 to the Red Sox. (MLB)

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Matsui hitless

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees look chagrined after hitting a grounder to the second in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 17. Matsui was hitless at four at-bats, lowering his batting average to .269 as the Yankees lost 5-2. (MLB)

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Matsui's hitting streak snapped

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees rookie Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to second in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 9. His seven-game hitting streak came to an end as he went hitless in three-at bats. But New York edged Minnesota 2-1. (MLB)

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Suzuki hustles home for win against Blue Jays

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hustles home to score on a John Olerud grounder to second in the 10th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in Seattle on May 8, giving the Mariners a 5-4 victory. (MLB)

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Iriki dashes to catch grounder

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants starter Yusaku Iriki jumps at a grounder hit by Yakult Swallows infielder Akinori Iwamura in the top of the fifth inning at Tokyo Dome on April 9. Yomiuri downed Yakult 10-2.

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Shinjo hitless

MIAMI, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo celebrates with teammates as the New York Mets defeats the Florida Marlins 5-2 at Pro Player Stadium on Sept. 6. Shinjo, who started the three previous games as a cleanup hitter, came on in the bottom of the eighth as a defensive replacement in right field and could only manage a grounder to shortstop off reliever Antonio Alfonseca. His batting average is now .271. (MLB)

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May tries to catch the ball

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants starter Darrell May tries to catch the grounder in the first inning against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Hiroshima Ball Park on June 12.

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Shinjo in game against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo touches his helmet after hitting a grounder to second in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium on May 29.