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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Combined photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hitting his (from L) 49th, 50th and 51st home runs of the season in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. He hit two-run homers in the sixth and seventh innings and a three-run homer in the ninth.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Combined photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hitting his (from top) 49th, 50th and 51st home runs of the season in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. He hit two-run homers in the sixth and seventh innings and a three-run homer in the ninth.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) meets the press after throwing six innings to earn his sixth win of the season in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 1, 2024.

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Baseball: AL wins All-Star Game

MIAMI, United States, July 12 Kyodo - Nelson Cruz (R standing) of the Seattle Mariners and home plate umpire Joe West pose for a photo taken by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina before stepping up to the plate in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park in Miami on July 11, 2017. The American League won 2-1 in 10 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka suffers season's 4th loss

CLEVELAND, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka looks down after allowing a two-run homer to the Cleveland Indians' Nick Swisher in the sixth inning of a game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 8, 2014. Tanaka surrendered five runs in 6-2/3 innings as the Yankees fell 5-3 to the Indians.

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Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (L) bumps fists with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter after pitching the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

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Tanaka's 34-game win streak ends in Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks to the team's dugout after the end of the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed four runs in six innings. His streak of 34 straight wins in both Japanese baseball and the majors ended as the Yankees lost to the Cubs 6-1.

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Tanaka's 34-game win streak ends in Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz (L) runs past New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (L) to home plate to score his team's fourth run on a sacrifice fly by John Baker in the sixth inning of their game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed four runs in six innings. His streak of 34 straight wins in both Japanese baseball and the majors ended as the Yankees lost to the Cubs 6-1.

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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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Tanaka makes solid spring debut

TAMPA, Florida - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka gets Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kelly Dugan to fly out in the sixth inning of a preseason baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on March 1, 2014. The Japanese pitcher made a spring debut with the Yankees, striking out three and allowing two singles in two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in his team's 4-0 win.

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Tanaka makes solid spring debut

TAMPA, Florida - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka strikes out Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown in the sixth inning of a preseason baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on March 1, 2014. The Japanese pitcher made a spring debut with the Yankees, striking out three and allowing two singles in two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in the Yankees' 4-0 win.

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Yankees Kuroda against Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 17, 2013. Kuroda pitched eight dominant innings to earn his sixth victory of the season in the Yankees' 5-0 win.

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Giants sweep Tigers to win World Series

DETROIT, United States - Delmon Young (R) of the Detroit Tigers heads to home plate after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the major league World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 28, 2012. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings, sweeping the Tigers to win the series.

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Giants sweep Tigers to win World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 28, 2012. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings, sweeping the Tigers to win the series.

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Giants sweep Tigers to win World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 28, 2012. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings, sweeping the Tigers to win the series.

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Giants sweep Tigers to win World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 28, 2012. The Giants won 4-3 in 10 innings, sweeping the Tigers to win the series.

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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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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers is shown in action against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2.

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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2.

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Yankees rout Rangers in Game 5

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia reacts after striking out the Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Sabathia allowed two runs in six innings to lead the team to a 7-2 victory.

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Yankees rout Rangers in Game 5

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia reacts after striking out the Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Sabathia allowed two runs in six innings to lead the team to a 7-2 victory.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) reacts after allowing a two-run single to center by Tampa Bay Rays' John Jaso during the sixth inning of their game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka gave up eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound after being relieved from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) takes starter Daisuke Matsuzaka out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka sits in the dugout after being taken out from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Mets' Takahashi gives up 5 runs against Marlins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi reacts after Florida Marlins' Cody Ross hits a three-run homer in the sixth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on June 6, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings. The Mets won 7-6.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 4th win against Philadelphia Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth flied out in the sixth inning of a game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Takahashi allowed five hits and no runs in six innings to gain his fourth win of the season in his team's 5-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino hit a home run in the seventh inning of their game 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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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches 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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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches 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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Braves' Kawakami suffers loss in season debut

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Atlanta Braves' starter Kenshin Kawakami looks dejected as he leaves the mound after finishing the sixth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on April 11, 2010. Kawakami took the loss, giving up three runs and five hits in six innings in his season debut.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009, after being taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Boston's Tazawa suffers 2nd loss

ARLINGTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa reacts after giving up a homer to Texas Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden in the sixth inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Aug. 16. Tazawa, who started the game, was tagged for his second loss after being pounded with 10 hits over 5-plus innings. The Rangers won 4-3.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami suffers 6th loss against S.F. Giants

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on May 27. Kawakami allowed four runs and nine hits in 5-2/3 innings, suffering his sixth loss of the season.

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Lotte pitcher Naruse shines in victory over Hanshin

KOSHIEN, Japan - Lotte Marines lefty Yoshihisa Naruse pitches against the Hanshin Tigers during a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on May 26. Naruse threw two scoreless innings from the sixth inning before his club scored a go-ahead run in the ninth and final inning in a 3-2 victory.

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Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hideki Okajima of Japan leaves the mound after pitching two scoreless sixth and seventh innings of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 18. The Red Sox won 4-2.

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Matsuzaka gets win as Boston nears World Series title

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is about to leave the mound after issuing back-to-back walks with one out in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Oct. 27. Matsuzaka hurled 5-1/3 effective innings and delivered his first career hit in the major leagues to help the Red Sox beat the Rockies 10-5 and move within a win of claiming the World Series title. (MLB)

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Saito helps Waseda Univ. to Tokyo Big Six title

TOKYO, Japan - Freshman Yuki Saito is tossed up by teammates after working six innings to lead Waseda University to its second consecutive Tokyo Big Six League title in a 9-5 win over Keio University at Jingu Stadium on June 3. Saito, who became a national idol last summer when he led Waseda Jitsugyo to the national high school championship title, held Keio scoreless through five innings before giving up four runs in the sixth.

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Matsuzaka throws 8 effective innings for 6th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan smiles during a press conference after marking his sixth win against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston on May 19.

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Matsuzaka throws 8 effective innings for 6th win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches in the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park in Boston on May 19. Matsuzaka threw eight effective innings to mark his sixth win as the Red Sox won 13-3.

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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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Okajima makes another impressive relief appearance

NEW YORK, United States - Red Sox rookie Hideki Okajima makes another impressive relief appearance, throwing two shutout innings from the sixth inning as the team beat the New York Yankees 7-4 at Yankee Stadium on April 29. (MLB

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(3)Japanese major leaguers in preseason games

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa, appearing in the sixth inning of a preseason game, holds the Chicago Cubs in check for two perfect innings March 12. (MLB)

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Suzuki scores 2 hits with a run against Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to third base on the way to scoring a run from second on an Edgar Martinez single in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 13. Suzuki went 2-for-6, bagged two stolen bases and scored a run in the Mariners victory 4-3 over the Rangers in 13 innings. (MLB)

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Sasaki allows 2 runs in All-Star game

MILWAUKEE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki, appearing in his second straight All-Star game, leaves the mound after allowing two runs and three hits in the seventh inning at Miller Park on July 9. Sasaki took the mound as the sixth reliever with the American League ahead 6-5. The game ended in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings. (MLB)