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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in July 2014. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in February 1957. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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Ex-pro baseball slugger Nakanishi dies

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Futoshi Nakanishi, who led the Pacific League in home runs five times, batting average twice and RBIs three times during his 18-year career with the Nishitetsu Lions (now Seibu Lions), is pictured in March 1968. Nakanishi died at age 90 of heart failure at his Tokyo home on May 11, 2023.

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H. Matsui has 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Yankees beat Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double off Jeremy Bonderman in the first inning among his three hits, helping the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Aug. 25.

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Yankees' Soriano homers

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano hits a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 16, 2013. Soriano tied an MLB record by hitting 18 RBIs in four games.

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Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Sept. 2, 2011. Matsui went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs in a 9-2 win for the Athletics.

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Matsui 2-for-2

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to third in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with three RBIs in his team's 12-3 rout.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to second after hitting a three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a three-run RBI double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs, extending his hitting streak to 14 games in an 8-3 loss to the Angels.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels Matsui 1-for-4 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 10-1.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui catches a fly by Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Sweeney in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui (L) and his teammates celebrate their 9-7 walk-off victory over the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two-run homer over the right-field fence in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer against Seattle Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-field fence in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with three RBIs as the Angels won 9-7.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Matsui homers in Angels' win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 14, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 4-0.

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Iwamura homers, gets 3 hits for Pirates

BRADENTON, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a three-run homer over the right-field fence in the third inning of a spring training game against the Houston Astros in Bradenton, Florida, on March 29, 2010. Iwamura went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs in a 13-1 rout of the Astros.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his three-run homer over the right-center wall in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) gets a high five from Torii Hunter (L) and Bobby Abreu after hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) gets a high five from Torii Hunter (48) and Bobby Abreu after hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) shakes hands with Angels manager Mike Scioscia after hitting a three-run homer over the right-center wall in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right-center wall in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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Angels' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Royals

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right-center wall in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Tempe, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs as the Angels won 8-6.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui has monster night at Fenway

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right field fence in the ninth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 22. Matsui homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs as the Yankees won 20-11.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui has monster night at Fenway

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer over the right field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 22. Matsui homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs as the Yankees won 20-11.

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Yankees' Matsui doubles against Tigers

DETROIT, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui hits a double to score three RBIs in the fourth inning in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 29. The Yankees won 8-6.

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Iguchi agrees to terms with Padres on 1-year contract

SAN DIEGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi poses for photographers in his new San Diago Padres uniform after he signed a one-year deal with the Padres on Dec. 18. The 33-year-old infielder hit .304 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 45 games in 2007 for the Philadelphia Phillies after he was traded from the Chicago White Sox in late July.

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Free agent Wada agrees on 3-year deal with Chunichi

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent outfielder Kazuhiro Wada speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 9 after signing a three-year contract with the Chunichi Dragons. Wada, 35, who played the last 11 seasons for the Seibu Lions, joined Seibu in 1997 and led the Pacific League with a .322 batting average and 153 hits in 2005. He has hit .317 lifetime with 177 homers and 543 RBIs in 958 games.

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H. Matsui drives in 3 runs

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a triple down the right-field line in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 22. Matsui went 3-for-6 with three RBIs in the Yankees' extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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N.Y. Yankees outfielder Matsui hits 3-run homer against Angeles

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer off Los Angels Angeles starter Ervin Santana in the first inning of their game at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 8. Matsui went 1-for-3 with 3 RBIs as the Yankees won 12-0.

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Yomiuri beats Hiroshima with 9th-inning rally

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Lee Seung Yeop hits a two-run homer over the right-field wall in the second inning against the Hiroshima Carp at Hiroshima Stadium on July 1. Lee went 3-for-5 with three RBIs as the Giants came from behind to beat the Carp 9-6.

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Yankees outfielder Matsui hits 2-run homer against Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hit a two-run homer in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 23. Matsui went 2-for-4 with three RBIs as the Yankees won 8-3.

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Ichiro goes 3-for-4

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles after reaching third base in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 14. Ichiro went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, but the team lost 10-8. (MLB)

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Jojima hits 3-run homer to lead Seattle over Texas

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 8. Jojima went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Mariners won 7-2.

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Iguchi hits 3-run homer against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States July 29 Kyodo - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadatoshi Iguchi hits a three-run homer in the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore on July 29. Iguchi went 2-for-5 with 4 RBIs as the White Sox won 13-11.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi runs toward home base after hitting a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi hits a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost 10-9 to the Houston Astros in 13 innings June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui hits 3-run homer against Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run homer off Texas Rangers pitcher Robinson Tejeda in the fourth inning of their game at Ameriquest Field in Arlington on May 7. Matsui went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and three walks.

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Mariners' Ichiro hits 3-run homer against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a three-run homer off New York Yankees starter Shawn Chacon in the second inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs as the Mariners won 8-3.

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Ichiro triples for 3 RBIs against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a triple for three RBIs in the second inning of game against the Texas Rangers on June 24. Ichiro went 1-for-7, but the Mariners were handed a 9-7 ''sayonara'' defeat by the Rangers in 18 innings. The game lasted five hours and 47 minutes -- the longest in MLB this season. (MLB)

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Yankees' Matsui goes 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs against Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore on May 27. Matsui went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the Yankees' 18-5 win over the Orioles. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro hits homer against Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 20. Ichiro went 3-for-five with three RBIs. The Mariners won 11-0. (MLB)

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(2)Yankees' Matsui hits solo homer against Royals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui looks at the ball after hitting a solo homer to left in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals on May 1 at Yankee Stadium. Matsui was 1-for-4 with three RBIs in the team's 12-4 victory over the Royals. (MLB)

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(3)Yankees' Matsui hits solo homer against Royals

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo homer to left in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals on May 1 at Yankee Stadium. Matsui was 1-for-4 with three RBIs in the team's 12-4 victory over the Royals. (MLB)

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(1)Yankees' Matsui hits solo homer against Royals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer to left in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals on May 1 at Yankee Stadium. Matsui was 1-for-4 with three RBIs in the team's 12-4 victory over the Royals. (MLB)