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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pumps his fist after San Francisco Giants' Drew Gilbert flies into a double play in the seventh inning, allowing Ohtani to pitch seven scoreless innings in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic

Australia players gather after their 12-2 seven inning, mercy rule victory over China (front) in a World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023.

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Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara leaves the mound in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Uehara gave up seven runs but earned his second win as the Orioles won 10-9.

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H. Matsui RBI double helps Yankees to 7th straight win

TORONTO, Canada - Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double in a two-run first inning as the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games on Sept. 12.

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H. Matsui RBI double helps Yankees to 7th straight win

TORONTO, Canada - Hideki Matsui races through the first base after hitting an RBI double in a two-run first inning as the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games on Sept. 12.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka shelled in worst start in majors

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona after allowing seven runs to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of their game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 8.

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Darvish throws 7-plus innings as Rangers beat A's

ARLINGTON, United States, Aug. 18 Kyodo - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish pumps his fist after striking out Coco Crisp in the seventh inning of a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 17, 2016. Darvish picked up his fourth win of the season after allowing two runs in seven-plus innings.

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Van den Hurk, Lee lead Hawks to Game 2 win

FUKUOKA, Oct. 26 Kyodo - Yakult Swallows manager Mitsuru Manaka (C) is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning of a 4-0 loss to the SoftBank Hawks in Game 2 of the Japan Series at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 25, 2015. The Hawks led the best-of-seven series two games to none.

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Nakata gets hero's welcome from teammates in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Teammates give a hero's welcome to Sho Nakata after his tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters past the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Nakata gives Fighters winning run with homer in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Sho Nakata blasts a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to give the Nippon Ham Fighters its second win over the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka out of sorts in 2nd start back

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (front) walks off the mound after getting knocked out during the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 27, 2014. Tanaka allowed seven hits and walked two batters in 1-2/3 innings in the Yankees' 10-4 loss to the Red Sox.

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N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 runs against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 11, 2014. Kuroda allowed two runs in seven innings but did not figure into the decision in his team's 10th-inning, 3-2 loss to the Orioles

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Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (R) is taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 17, 2014, after allowing seven runs. Darvish suffered his third loss as the Rangers lost 10-6.

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Yankees' Kuroda against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas city, Missouri, on June 8, 2014. Kuroda threw seven solid innings, allowing two runs, both in the second inning, on five hits and two walks, but the Yankees lost 2-1.

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Yankees' Tanaka earns 3rd win in Fenway Park debut

BOSTON, the United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka strikes out Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz in the first inning of their game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 22, 2014. Tanaka allowed seven hits, including a pair of solo homers, and no walks, while striking out seven in a 9-3 win.

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Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, the United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 18, 2014. Kuroda allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks in 5-2/3 innings as the Yankees lost 11-5.

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Darvish starts against Mariners

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish looks at his bleeding right thumb during the seventh inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on April 16, 2014. Darvish allowed two runs in seven innings on seven hits and two walks. The Rangers won 3-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha is pictured after the Boston Red Sox's Shane Victorino (L) hits a three-run double during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara raises his fist after striking out last batter Matt Carpenter during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Shane Victorino (back) is pictured after hitting a three-run double off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha (front) during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa pitches during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa pitches during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Stephen Drew homers during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha (front) is pictured after allowing a home run by the Boston Red Sox's Stephen Drew (back) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Stephen Drew homers during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Shane Victorino hits a three-run double during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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Red Sox win World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Shane Victorino hits a three-run double during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 30, 2013. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the best-of-seven series 4-2.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single against Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (front) is pictured as the Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter pops out during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers pitcher Joaquin Benoit is pictured after the Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (34) blasted a game-tying grand slam home run in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia heads for first base after hitting a walkoff single during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila drills an RBI single against Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz (front) during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello is pictured after the Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia (back) rapped a single to score the winning run in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz is pictured after the Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila belted an RBI single during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila smacks an RBI single during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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Matsuzaka wins 1st game of season

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) is pictured after the Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano (back) homers during the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Citi Field in New York on Sept. 14, 2013. Matsuzaka allowed a run in seven innings to snare his first major league win of the season in the Mets' 3-1 victory.

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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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Ichiro fuels Yanks' doubleheader sweep

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki hits a game-winning single during the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 19, 2012. Ichiro fueled the Yanks' doubleheader sweep with seven hits and four stolen bases.

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Darvish flirts with no-hitter, gets 14th win

KANSAS CITY, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish reacts after issuing a two-out walk to Johnny Giavotella of the Kansas City Royals on a close full-count pitch in the sixth inning of a game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2012, having flirted with a no-hitter. Darvish allowed three runs on three hits and struck out six over seven innings to notch up his 14th win of the season as the Rangers won 8-4.

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Darvish gives up 1st homer

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish (back) watches the home run hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion (front) during the fourth inning of a game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 30, 2012. Although yielding his first home run in five major league starts, Darvish earned his fourth win after pitching seven innings in the Rangers' 4-1 victory.

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Dragons even Japan Series at 3-3

FUKUOKA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons outfielder Kazuhiro Wada has a two-run triple in the first inning of Game 6 against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2011. The Dragons won 2-1, tying the best-of-seven series at 3-3.

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Shutout win by Rangers evens Series 2-2

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Neftali Feliz reacts after striking out last batter Matt Holliday in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 23, 2011. Texas shut out St. Louis 4-0, tying the best-of-seven series 2-2.