H. Matsui gets 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Yankees' loss

H. Matsui gets 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Yankees' loss

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui went 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the New York Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, their third straight defeat, at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 16. Matsui extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an RBI single in the first inning, singled again in the third and doubled in another run in the ninth on his way to raising his batting average to .303. (MLB)

Matsui hitless as Yankees ousted from postseason playoffs

Matsui hitless as Yankees ousted from postseason playoffs

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 8 after his campaign in the major leagues ended in yet another division-series defeat as the Yankees failed to clear the first hurdle of the postseason playoffs for the third straight year.

Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) tips rival ozeki Chiyotaikai with an arm-lock throw at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Yokozuna Asashoryu's bid for a fourth straight title was given a boost after Chiyotaikai dropped to a third defeat.

Kotooshu gets 2nd win at New Year sumo

Kotooshu gets 2nd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Kotooshu (R) throws Komusubi Tamanoshima to post his second straight win following an opening-day defeat on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 10.

Korean slugger Lee hits first homer in Japan

Korean slugger Lee hits first homer in Japan

CHIBA, Japan - South Korean slugger Lee Seung Yeop hits a two-run blast for his first homer in regular season since coming to Japan, highlighting an eight-run attack in the fourth inning at Chiba Marine Stadium on April 4, as Lotte sent Daiei to its third straight defeat in a head-to-head series for the first time in two years.

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) is pushed out of the ring by No. 3 maegashira Takamisakari on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 10. Musashimaru, who was tagged with his third straight defeat, will withdraw from the tournament July 11, officials of Musashigawa stable said after the bout.

Ichiro goes 2-for-4

Ichiro goes 2-for-4

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI double to left-center in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at the Ball Park on Sept. 11. Ichiro went 2-for-4 but Seattle lost their third straight to Texas in a 4-3 defeat. (MLB)

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) drives out yokozuna Musashimaru to mark his 12th win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 20. Musashimaru suffered his third straight defeat.

Kotooshu gets 2nd win at New Year sumo

Kotooshu gets 2nd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Kotooshu (R) throws Komusubi Tamanoshima to post his second straight win following an opening-day defeat on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 10. (Kyodo)

Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) tips rival ozeki Chiyotaikai with an arm-lock throw at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Yokozuna Asashoryu's bid for a fourth straight title was given a boost after Chiyotaikai dropped to a third defeat. (Kyodo)

H. Matsui gets 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Yankees' loss

H. Matsui gets 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Yankees' loss

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui went 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the New York Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, their third straight defeat, at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 16. Matsui extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an RBI single in the first inning, singled again in the third and doubled in another run in the ninth on his way to raising his batting average to .303. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Matsui hitless as Yankees ousted from postseason playoffs

Matsui hitless as Yankees ousted from postseason playoffs

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 8 after his campaign in the major leagues ended in yet another division-series defeat as the Yankees failed to clear the first hurdle of the postseason playoffs for the third straight year. (Kyodo)

Korean slugger Lee hits first homer in Japan

Korean slugger Lee hits first homer in Japan

CHIBA, Japan - South Korean slugger Lee Seung Yeop hits a two-run blast for his first homer in regular season since coming to Japan, highlighting an eight-run attack in the fourth inning at Chiba Marine Stadium on April 4, as Lotte sent Daiei to its third straight defeat in a head-to-head series for the first time in two years. (Kyodo)

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

Musashimaru suffers 3rd loss, withdraws from tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) is pushed out of the ring by No. 3 maegashira Takamisakari on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 10. Musashimaru, who was tagged with his third straight defeat, will withdraw from the tournament July 11, officials of Musashigawa stable said after the bout.

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) drives out yokozuna Musashimaru to mark his 12th win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 20. Musashimaru suffered his third straight defeat.