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Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics gestures after pitching one inning of scoreless relief against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on July 18, 2023.

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Weaver starts for AL on All-Star stage

PHOENIX, United States - Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels starts for the American League in Major League Baseball's 82nd All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 12, 2011. Weaver went one inning, allowing no score.

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Giants' Kroon

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Marc Kroon pitches during an exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics on March 30, 2011, at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The former Yomiuri Giants player pitched as a guest player in the game, allowing no runs in one inning. Kroon did not make the cut to join the team.

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

NAGO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito throws in his first exhibition appearance against the Samsung Lions of South Korea at Nago Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 13, 2011. Saito retired all three batters in one inning as the Fighters' second pitcher in front of 5,200 spectators.

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

NAGO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito throws in his first exhibition appearance against the Samsung Lions of South Korea at Nago Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 13, 2011. Saito retired all three batters in one inning as the Fighters' second pitcher in front of 5,200 spectators.

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0.

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0.

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Japan's Igarashi makes debut in major league baseball

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets set-upper Ryota Igarashi of Japan pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 8, 2010. Igarashi pitches a scoreless one inning in his major league debut but the Mets lost 3-1 to the Marlins.

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Japan's Igarashi makes debut in major league baseball

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets set-upper Ryota Igarashi of Japan pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 8, 2010. Igarashi pitches a scoreless one inning in his major league debut but the Mets lost 3-1 to the Marlins.

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Red Sox right-hander Tazawa in match against Tampa Bay Rays

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Junichi Tazawa appears in the fifth inning of the match against the Tampa Bay Rays in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 22, 2010. Tazawa gave up three home runs in one inning of work as the Boston Red Sox fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 11-9.

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Braves Saito allows 3 runs in one inning against Mets

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves pitcher Takashi Saito throws a ball during the fifth inning of a preseason game against the New York Mets in Orlando, Florida, on March 10, 2010. Saito pitched one inning, allowing three runs and three hits.

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Braves' Saito pitches against Nationals

ORLANDO, United States - New Atlanta Braves reliever Takashi Saito pitches against the Washington Nationals in Orlando, Florida, on March 5, 2010, allowing two runs in one inning in his first appearance of the spring. Atlanta beat the Washington Nationals 11-8.

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Waseda's Saito pitches against pros

TOKYO, Japan - Yuki Saito, star pitcher of Waseda University, throws the game as starter of a university all-star team against a select team of professionals at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 22, 2009. Saito gave up one run and two hits in one inning as the teams played to a 1-1 tie.

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Boston Red Sox beat Toronto Blue Jays 8-3

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Takashi Saito pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on May 20. Saito gave up no runs in one inning as the Red Sox won 8-3.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka put on disabled list due to arm fatigue

OAKLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka grabs his shoulder during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, on April 14. The Boston Red Sox said April 15 they have placed Matsuzaka on a 15-day disabled list due to a mild right shoulder strain. Matsuzaka was pulled after he gave up five runs in just one inning in the game.

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Okajima's shutout streak ends in major leagues

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox set-upper Hideki Okajima of Japan pitches in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 22. Okajima, who had not given up a run in 19 relief appearances, allowed a run in one inning of relief.

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Otsuka throws one inning of shutout relief

SEATTLE, United States - Texas Ranger closer Akinori Otsuka look back at the ball as Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a fly to right in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on April 18. Otsuka threw one inning of shutout relief as Texas beat Seattle 7-4. (MLB)

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Yabu strikes out two

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics reliever Keiichi Yabu gave up a hit while striking out two in a one-inning outing in the seventh of a game against the New York Yankees on Sept. 2. The Athletics pounded the Yankees 12-0. (MLB)

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Sasaki pitches an inning in preseason game

PEORIA, United States - Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches one inning in Seattle's 7-4 victory over the San Dietgo Padres in an exhibition game at Peoria, Arizona, on March 2. (MLB)

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Hasegawa gives up two runs

PEORIA, United States - Shigetoshi Hasegawa, who was traded to Seattle in the off-season by the Anaheim Angels, hurled one inning, giving up two runs on two doubles and a walk, in an exhibition game with the San Diego Padres at Peoria, Arizona, on March 2. (MLB)

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Sasaki picks 40th save

BALTIMORE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki celebrates with catcher Dan Wilson after picking his 40th save of the season against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park on Sept. 1. Sasaki walked one and struck out one, giving up no run in one inning. (MLB)

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Sasaki gets save in exhibition baseball series

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (R) and battery mate Bengie Molina of the Anaheim Angels share their delight on Nov. 3 after the major league all-stars beat their Japanese counterparts 8-5 at Tokyo Dome in the opener of an eight-game exhibition baseball series. Sasaki, a former Yokohama BayStars closer and Japan's all-time saves leader, earned the save after working one inning of perfect relief for the visitors.

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Sasaki picks 40th save

BALTIMORE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki celebrates with catcher Dan Wilson after picking his 40th save of the season against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park on Sept. 1. Sasaki walked one and struck out one, giving up no run in one inning. (MLB)

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux (R) checks Yu Darvish's right arm during a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish had to leave after throwing just one inning with triceps tightness. ==Kyodo

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish left his spring debut after one inning with tightness in his right triceps. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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CORRECTED: Darvish throws in Rangers intrasquad game

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in an intrasquad game at the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, on March 1, 2015. He struck out two in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish throws in Rangers intrasquad game

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in an intrasquad game at the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, on March 1, 2015. He struck out two in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fujikawa gives up 2-run homer in 3rd rehab assignment

Kyuji Fujikawa of the Texas Rangers pitches in a rehab assignment with the club's Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock, United States, on April 20, 2015. He gave up a two-run home run in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish left his spring debut after one inning with tightness in his right triceps. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux (R) checks Yu Darvish's right arm during a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish had to leave after throwing just one inning with triceps tightness. ==Kyodo

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish left his spring debut after one inning with tightness in his right triceps. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish leaves spring debut with triceps tightness

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, the United States, on March 5, 2015. Darvish left his spring debut after one inning with tightness in his right triceps. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish throws in Rangers intrasquad game

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in an intrasquad game at the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, on March 1, 2015. He struck out two in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish throws in Rangers intrasquad game

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish throws in an intrasquad game at the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, on March 1, 2015. He struck out two in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Darvish throws in Rangers intrasquad game

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish talks with catcher Robinson Chirinos (R) as they return to the bench during an intrasquad game at the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, on March 1, 2015. Darvish struck out two in one inning of work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yabu strikes out two

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics reliever Keiichi Yabu gave up a hit while striking out two in a one-inning outing in the seventh of a game against the New York Yankees on Sept. 2. The Athletics pounded the Yankees 12-0. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Okajima's shutout streak ends in major leagues

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox set-upper Hideki Okajima of Japan pitches in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 22. Okajima, who had not given up a run in 19 relief appearances, allowed a run in one inning of relief. (Kyodo)

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Boston Red Sox beat Toronto Blue Jays 8-3

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Takashi Saito pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on May 20. Saito gave up no runs in one inning as the Red Sox won 8-3. (Kyodo)

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Otsuka throws one inning of shutout relief

SEATTLE, United States - Texas Ranger closer Akinori Otsuka look back at the ball as Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a fly to right in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on April 18. Otsuka threw one inning of shutout relief as Texas beat Seattle 7-4. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Red Sox Matsuzaka put on disabled list due to arm fatigue

OAKLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka grabs his shoulder during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, on April 14. The Boston Red Sox said April 15 they have placed Matsuzaka on a 15-day disabled list due to a mild right shoulder strain. Matsuzaka was pulled after he gave up five runs in just one inning in the game. (Kyodo)

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Braves' Saito pitches against Nationals

ORLANDO, United States - New Atlanta Braves reliever Takashi Saito pitches against the Washington Nationals in Orlando, Florida, on March 5, 2010, allowing two runs in one inning in his first appearance of the spring. Atlanta beat the Washington Nationals 11-8. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox right-hander Tazawa in match against Tampa Bay Rays

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Junichi Tazawa appears in the fifth inning of the match against the Tampa Bay Rays in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 22, 2010. Tazawa gave up three home runs in one inning of work as the Boston Red Sox fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 11-9. (Kyodo)

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Braves Kawakami allows 3 runs in one inning against Mets

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves pitcher Takashi Saito throws a ball during the fifth inning of a preseason game against the New York Mets in Orlando, Florida, on March 10, 2010. Saito pitched one inning, allowing three runs and three hits. (Kyodo)

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

NAGO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito throws in his first exhibition appearance against the Samsung Lions of South Korea at Nago Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 13, 2011. Saito retired all three batters in one inning as the Fighters' second pitcher in front of 5,200 spectators. (Kyodo)

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Sasaki pitches an inning in preseason game

PEORIA, United States - Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches one inning in Seattle's 7-4 victory over the San Dietgo Padres in an exhibition game at Peoria, Arizona, on March 2. (MLB)

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Weaver starts for AL on All-Star stage

PHOENIX, United States - Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels starts for the American League in Major League Baseball's 82nd All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 12, 2011. Weaver went one inning, allowing no score. (Kyodo)

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Igarashi makes debut in major league baseball

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets set-upper Ryota Igarashi of Japan pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 8, 2010. Igarashi pitches a scoreless one inning in his major league debut but the Mets lost 3-1 to the Marlins. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Igarashi makes debut in major league baseball

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets set-upper Ryota Igarashi of Japan pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 8, 2010. Igarashi pitches a scoreless one inning in his major league debut but the Mets lost 3-1 to the Marlins. (Kyodo)