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Hideki Matsui’s homer lifts Angels, 4-2
His two-run shot barely gets over Ichiro Suzuki and brings Angels from behind against the Mariners. Reporting from Seattle — Ichiro Suzuki came within inches of robbing Hideki Matsui of a home run Wednesday night, leaving the large Japanese media contingent in Safeco Field feeling somewhat robbed.

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In Praise Of Ichiro: Out Of Fashion, But On Base
In baseball, much is made of milestones and big hits. But Ichiro Suzuki’s consistency at the plate deserves praise. Since arriving from Japan nearly 10 years ago, the 36-year-old Seattle Mariners fielder has gotten hits at a pace matched only by Pete Rose.

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Frank Deford: Ichiro is the definition of unique
We usually wait for milestones to salute excellence, but every now and then it’s worth just pausing to admire some athlete who is sui generis, who does something spectacular, but does it day after week after year. So, like that, may we now sing the praises of Ichiro Suzuki as he completes his tenth season in American baseball.

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