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Ichiro Suzuki surprising Diasuke Matsuzaka at his retirement is the heartwarming moment you need to see today
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In Fenway Park Debut, Matsuzaka Is Upstaged - The New York Times
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Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz, center, celebrates his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with his father Leo Ortiz, left, Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, second left, and
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Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka shakes hands Fotografía de noticias - Getty Images
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Tokyo, Japan. 04th Dec, 2021. Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) receives a bouquet of flowers from retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu
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Tokyo, Japan. 04th Dec, 2021. Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) receives a bouquet of flowers from retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu
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Ichiro Suzuki surprised Daisuke Matsuzaka at his retirement ceremony last night : r/baseball
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Tokyo, Japan. 04th Dec, 2021. Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) shakes hands with retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation
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Video: Ichiro Surprises Daisuke Matsuzaka at Retirement Ceremony in Japan, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ichiro Suzuki held hitless in exhibition but strikes out 14
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Ichiro Suzuki held hitless in exhibition but strikes out 14