Former major leaguer Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows responds to supporters after hitting his 55th home run during the 6th inning in the ballgame against the Hiroshima Carp at the Jingu

Tokyo, Japon. 6e Septembre, 2013. Warif Halabi, chargé d'affaires de l'ambassade de Syrie à Tokyo répond à des questions au cours d'une conférence de presse au Club des correspondants étrangers du Japon

Wladimir Balentien hits fourth Classic homer

Former MLB outfielder ties Japan's home-run record

Wladimir Balentien hits fourth Classic homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows outfielder Wladimir Balentien celebrates after hitting his 56th home run of the season during the first inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Jingu Stadium

Wladimir Balentien Closes In on Japan HR Record - WSJ

Former major leaguer Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows hits his 55th home run during the

Former major leaguer Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows hits his 55th home run during the

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows outfielder Wladimir Balentien celebrates after hitting his 56th home run of the season during the first inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Jingu Stadium

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows outfielder Wladimir Balentien celebrates after hitting his 56th home run of the season during the first inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Jingu Stadium

BASEBALL/ 'MuraGod' blasts home run No. 55 to match record set by Oh