3 posts tagged “ichiro”
It's weird to say this as someone who was skeptical that Ichiro would become a S*T*A*R in the major leagues. But I think last night's game just stamped Ichiro's ticket to Cooperstown, even though the last two weeks don't contribute dick to his MLB counting stats.
I don't know if Ichiro has a great track record in clutch situations but nothing creates a legend more than coming through in these high-profile, high-pressure games when you have a damn PLANET on your ass.
What a game, and what a SPORT!
Ichiro drove in the go-ahead runs in the 10th inning against Korea on Monday and Japan went on to clinch the championship of the World Baseball Classic, 5-3.
I love this game!
Ichiro got his 200th hit in Kansas City yesterday -- the eighth straight season he's accomplished this, tying a major league record.
Ichiro and Kansas City always bring to mind this great interview with Bob Costas:
