Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers gives an interview after his team defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025. He hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Kawasaki homer lifts Softbank over Nippon Ham

Kawasaki homer lifts Softbank over Nippon Ham

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Munenori Kawasaki hits a tiebreaking solo homer over the right-field wall in the top of the 12th inning as the Softbank Hawks edged the Nippon Ham Fighters 6-5 in Asahikawa on Sept. 1.

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

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.

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

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.

Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits a tiebreaking single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 19, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig lets out a roar on first base after hitting a tiebreaking single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 19, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

Takahashi's clutch single gives F's 3-0 lead in PLCS

Takahashi's clutch single gives F's 3-0 lead in PLCS

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Shinji Takahashi hits a tiebreaking two-run single off ace Hisashi Iwakuma with two outs in the seventh inning as the Fighters went on to beat the Rakuten Eagles 3-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Some on Oct. 22, 2009.

Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

TOKYO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' Shinnosuke Abe (R) hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 22, 2009.

Orix beats Seibu

Orix beats Seibu

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - The Orix Buffaloes' Shinji Shimoyama hits a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning of a game against the Seibu Lions at Seibu Dome on Sept. 12, 2009, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over the Lions.

Abe's homer lifts Yomiuri past Yokohama

Abe's homer lifts Yomiuri past Yokohama

TOKYO, Japan - Shinnosuke Abe hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the fifth inning as the Yomiuri Giants came from behind to beat the Yokohama BayStars 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep on Aug. 20.

Hanshin beats Yomiuri

Hanshin beats Yomiuri

TOKYO, Japan - The Hanshin Tigers' Craig Brazell hits a tiebreaking three-run homer in the third inning against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 16. The Tigers beat the Giants 5-2.

Hiroshima's Kurihara hits tiebreaking double

Hiroshima's Kurihara hits tiebreaking double

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp slugger Kenta Kurihara hits a tiebreaking double to left in the 10th inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on May 13. The Carp won 2-1.

Phillies beat Rays in World Series Game 3

Phillies beat Rays in World Series Game 3

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz hits a tiebreaking home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning in Game 3 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 25. The Phillies beat the Rays 5-4.

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

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

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (L) is congratulated by manager Terry Francona after hitting a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning 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.

South Korea downs Japan 6-2 to reach Olympic baseball final

South Korea downs Japan 6-2 to reach Olympic baseball final

BEIJING, China - Japan manager Senichi Hoshino shakes hands with Lee Seung Yeop after South Korea beat Japan 6-2 in the semifinals of the baseball tournament of the Beijing Olympics at Wukesong Baseball Field in Beijing on Aug. 22. Lee, who plays for Japan's Yomiuri Giants, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Japan's Hitoki Iwase in the bottom of the eighth inning.

S. Korea downs Japan to reach baseball final

S. Korea downs Japan to reach baseball final

BEIJING, China - Lee Seung Yeop (C) hits a tiebreaking two-run homer off Japan's Hitoki Iwase (front) in the bottom of the eighth inning Aug. 22, lifting South Korea to a 6-2 victory over Japan to book a spot in the baseball tournament finals at the Beijing Olympics.

South Korea downs Japan 6-2 to reach Olympic baseball final

South Korea downs Japan 6-2 to reach Olympic baseball final

BEIJING, China - Lee Seung Yeop, who plays for Japan's Yomiuri Giants, celebrates after hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer off Japan's Hitoki Iwase in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting South Korea to a 6-2 victory over Japan in the semifinals of the baseball tournament of the Beijing Olympics at Wukesong Baseball Field in Beijing on Aug. 22.

Boston Red Sox beat Oakland Athletics in season opener

Boston Red Sox beat Oakland Athletics in season opener

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez hits a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning of a season opening game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 25. The Red Sox won 6-5.

Boston Red Sox beat Oakland Athletics in season opener

Boston Red Sox beat Oakland Athletics in season opener

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez hits a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning of a season opening game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 25. The Red Sox won 6-5.

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

TOKYO, Japan - Chunichi Dragons infielder Masahiro Araki (L) hits a tiebreaking solo homer off China Stars starter Lu Jiangang in the sixth inning of their Asia Series game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10. Chunichi beat the China Stars 9-1 to improve its record to 2-1 in the round-robin first round.

Taguchi hits go-ahead homer to help Cards tie NLCS

Taguchi hits go-ahead homer to help Cards tie NLCS

NEW YORK, United States - So Taguchi hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the top of the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-6 to even the National League Championship Series at one game each at Shea Stadium in New York on Oct. 13.

Zuleta goes deep as Softbank wins playoff 1st stage

Zuleta goes deep as Softbank wins playoff 1st stage

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Julio Zuleta reacts after hitting a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning as the team beat the Seibu Lions 6-1 in a decisive Game 3 to advance past the first stage of the Pacific League playoffs at Invoice Seibu Dome on Oct 9.

H. Matsui leads Yankees past Rays with 2-run single

H. Matsui leads Yankees past Rays with 2-run single

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui hits a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4-1 at Yankee Stadium on April 27. (MLB)

(1)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

(1)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Alex Cabrera jumps in celebration after hit a tiebreaking outside-the-park grand slam off relief hurler Shinya Okamoto in the seventh inning as the Seibu Lions beat the Chunichi Dragons 10-8 in a seesaw battle in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Seibu Dome on Oct. 19.

(2)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

(2)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Alex Cabrera shakes hands with fans in celebration after the Seibu Lions beat the Chunichi Dragons 10-8 in a seesaw battle in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Seibu Dome on Oct. 19. Cabrera hit a tiebreaking outside-the-park grand slam and had a record-tying six RBIs in the game.

Baseball: All-Star Game in Japan

Baseball: All-Star Game in Japan

Yuki Yanagita of the Pacific League hits a tiebreaking solo home run during the sixth inning in Game 2 of Japanese baseball's two-game All-Star series against the Central League on July 27, 2022, at Botchan Stadium in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.

Baseball: All-Star Game in Japan

Baseball: All-Star Game in Japan

Yuki Yanagita of the Pacific League hits a tiebreaking solo home run during the sixth inning in Game 2 of Japanese baseball's two-game All-Star series against the Central League on July 27, 2022, at Botchan Stadium in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.

Baseball: Angels vs. Marlins

Baseball: Angels vs. Marlins

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) gets the ball from closer Raisel Iglesias after a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins in a baseball game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 6, 2022. Ohtani held the Marlins to an unearned run in seven innings on the mound and helped his own cause with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth.

Baseball: Angels vs. Marlins

Baseball: Angels vs. Marlins

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) gets the ball from closer Raisel Iglesias after a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins in a baseball game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 6, 2022. Ohtani held the Marlins to an unearned run in seven innings on the mound and helped his own cause with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Munetaka Murakami of the Yakult Swallows hits a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Orix Buffaloes on June 8, 2022, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city.

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Jorge Soler (12) is congratulated by his Atlanta Braves teammates after hitting a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 30, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

The Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler (R) acknowledges the crowd after hitting a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 30, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Jorge Soler (far R) is congratulated by his Atlanta Braves teammates after hitting a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 30, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Baseball: Braves-Astros World Series

Jorge Soler is congratulated by his Atlanta Braves teammates after hitting a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 30, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka gives up a tiebreaking single to Takeya Nakamura of the Seibu Lions in the fourth inning of a game at Rakuten Seimei Park in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2021.

(1)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

(1)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Alex Cabrera jumps in celebration after hit a tiebreaking outside-the-park grand slam off relief hurler Shinya Okamoto in the seventh inning as the Seibu Lions beat the Chunichi Dragons 10-8 in a seesaw battle in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Seibu Dome on Oct. 19. (Kyodo)

(2)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

(2)Cabrera grand slam gives Seibu Japan Series lead

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Alex Cabrera shakes hands with fans in celebration after the Seibu Lions beat the Chunichi Dragons 10-8 in a seesaw battle in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Seibu Dome on Oct. 19. Cabrera hit a tiebreaking outside-the-park grand slam and had a record-tying six RBIs in the game. (Kyodo)

Zuleta goes deep as Softbank wins playoff 1st stage

Zuleta goes deep as Softbank wins playoff 1st stage

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Julio Zuleta reacts after hitting a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning as the team beat the Seibu Lions 6-1 in a decisive Game 3 to advance past the first stage of the Pacific League playoffs at Invoice Seibu Dome on Oct 9. (Kyodo)

Kawasaki homer lifts Softbank over Nippon Ham

Kawasaki homer lifts Softbank over Nippon Ham

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Munenori Kawasaki hits a tiebreaking solo homer over the right-field wall in the top of the 12th inning as the Softbank Hawks edged the Nippon Ham Fighters 6-5 in Asahikawa on Sept. 1. (Kyodo)

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

Chunichi beats China Stars to get 2nd win in Asia Series

TOKYO, Japan - Chunichi Dragons infielder Masahiro Araki (L) hits a tiebreaking solo homer off China Stars starter Lu Jiangang in the sixth inning of their Asia Series game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10. Chunichi beat the China Stars 9-1 to improve its record to 2-1 in the round-robin first round. (Kyodo)

Hiroshima's Kurihara hits tiebreaking double

Hiroshima's Kurihara hits tiebreaking double

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp slugger Kenta Kurihara hits a tiebreaking double to left in the 10th inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on May 13. The Carp won 2-1. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Otani homers to lead Fighters over Eagles

Baseball: Otani homers to lead Fighters over Eagles

Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher-designated hitter Shohei Otani hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the fifth inning of a 9-3 win over the Rakuten Eagles at Obihiro-no-Mori Stadium in Hokkaido on July 20, 2016, his career-high 11th home run. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Ichiro has 3rd consecutive multi-hit game

Baseball: Ichiro has 3rd consecutive multi-hit game

Ichiro Suzuki hits a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning of the Miami Marlins' 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 9, 2016. Suzuki went 2-for-5 in his third consecutive multi-hit game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo