Steve9347 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 HEEEEYES! El Linko Dye's homer lifts MLB All-Stars over Japan The Associated Press Published: November 3, 2006 TOKYO: Jermaine Dye hit a two-run homer and John Lackey pitched five strong innings Friday as the MLB All-Stars defeated the stars of Japan 3-2 in the first game of a five-game series. Dye, who hit 44 homers for the Chicago White Sox this season, connected off Japan starter Tetsuya Utsumi in the bottom of the third at Tokyo Dome after Rafael Furcal reached base on a single. "I got a hold of that one," said Dye. "Their pitcher left a slider up in the strike zone and I got the bat on the ball." Lackey gave up one run on two hits while striking out four. Joe Nathan of the Minnesota Twins retired the side in the ninth for the save. "I felt really good out there," said Lackey, who went 13-11 for the Los Angeles Angels. "I was able throw a lot of strikes and that helped me with the game." The five-game MLB All-Star series against the stars of Japanese baseball continues Saturday with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo expected to start. The MLB All-Stars got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning when Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies scored from third on a fielder's choice. The Japanese team scored a run in the top of the fourth on a Michihiro Ogasawara single to left that scored Yosuke Takasu. Japan pulled to within one run in the seventh on a sacrifice fly by Yuuki Yoshimura. MLB manager Bruce Bochy said he was happy his team opened the series with a win. "It was a great ball game," said Bochy. "It was close. Their guy did a great job of cutting down the damage and we got a big home run from Jermaine." Utsumi of the Yomiuri Giants took the loss after giving up three runs on nine hits over six innings. Katsuya Nomura, who managed the Japan team, said the gap between Japan and the major leagues is closing. "I've been in this game for 50 years," said Nomura. "I've taken part in this series several times and it used to be there was a huge gap in the level of play, but it's closing and we had a very good chance of winning this ballgame tonight." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 JD is so clutch its ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Yay Jermaine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Woooooo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 He's so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Are these games televised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maggsmaggs Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 tell to JD to get some rest. Save up for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 (edited) If you leave the yard, you gotta get your flowers Edited November 4, 2006 by knightni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 WTG. Jermaine!! Please save a few of those home runs for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Jermaine Dye..........yeah................he's kinda a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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