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    opening series 2004

    Kevin Brown gave up one run over seven innings to earn the win. (Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
    Brown leads Yanks to series split
    The Yankees earned a split in the season's opening series on Wednesday, as Jorge Posada hit a three-run homer from both sides of the plate in a 12-1 victory over the Devil Rays.  More >
    • Great experience for Yanks, Rays
    • Matsui doesn't disappoint his fans
    • Rays notes: Mission accomplished
    • Yank notes: Giambi's knee flares up
    • U.S. Embassy welcomes MLB

    MLB.TV: Watch archives of the Yankees and Devil Rays from Japan
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    SCOREBOARD   
    OPENING SERIES ::::
    Wednesday, 3/31
    NYY 12, TB 1
    Tuesday, 3/30
    TB 8, NYY 3
    EXHIBITION ::::
    Monday, 3/29
     TB 7, YOM 1
    Sunday, 3/28
     NYY 6, YOM 2
     HAN 11, NYY 7
    Saturday, 3/27
     TB 7, HAN 7
    3/31: Yankees vs. Devil Rays
    Game highlights: 56K | 350K
    Posada's HRs: 56K | 350K
    Clark's HR: 56K | 350K
    Godzilla's HR: 56K | 350K
    Godzilla's RBI: 56K | 350K
     Photo Gallery

    3/30: Yankees vs. Devil Rays
    Game highlights: 56K |: 350K
    Ceremonial first pitch: 56K |: 350K
    Giambi's homer: 56K |: 350K
    Hall's 2-run single: 56K |: 350K
    A-Rod's first NYY hit: 56K |: 350K
    Lugo's great catch: 56K |: 350K
    Cruz's homer: 56K |: 350K
    Tino's homer: 56K |: 350K
     Photo Gallery

    3/28: Yankees vs. Hanshin Tigers
    Game highlights: 56K |: 350K
    Yano's homer: 56K |: 350K
    Clark's homer: 56K |: 350K
    Flaherty's homer: 56K |: 350K

    3/28: Yankees vs Yomiuri Giants
     Photo Gallery
    Matsui highlights: 56K |: 350K
    Matsui's homer: 56K |: 350K
    Jorge Posada HR: 56K |: 350K
    Enrique Wilson's DP: 56K |: 350K
    First pitch: 56K |: 350K
    Matsui ovation: 56K |: 350K

     Wallpaper: 800x600 | 1024x768

    All-Star Series in Japan 2002

    Game Highlights 56K | 300K
    Eric Chavez' solo shot gives MLB an insurance run in Game 7
    Torii Hunter with the game-saving catch in the 9th
    Kazuo "Little" Matsui's second HR of Game 6

    Bonds vs. Matsui HR Contest
    Listen Watch 56K | 300K

    Historical Multimedia
    • 1974: The legendary Home Run contest between Hank Aaron and Sadaharu Oh, in Japan.
    56K | 300K
    • 1987: Iron Chef? No, Iron Man! Sachio Kinugasa breaks Lou Gehrig's record of consecutive games played. (In Japanese) 56K | 300K
    • 2000: Japan MVP Hideki Matsui could not help his team take Game 5, as Barry Bonds, Roberto Alomar and MLB win, 5-1. 56K | 300K
    Baseball in Japan
    Like nearly everything else in our lives, baseball is becoming more international. Most American fans have only recently become acquainted with Japanese baseball. However, the sport has flourished in Japan for over a century.  More >
    • Major League tours of Japan
    • All-Star Series in Japan 2002
    Devil Rays drop Yankees in opener
    Former Yankee Tino Martinez made a triumphant return to the American League on Tuesday, leading the Devil Rays to a win over the Yankees in the season opener for both clubs.  Full story >
    • Perez diary: Strange Opening Day
    • Playoff atmosphere in Tokyo
    • Yankees notes: Torre not worried
    • Matsui relaxed in Dome opener
    • A-Rod glad to be in NY
    • Gonzalez back with a vengeance
    • Devil Rays notes: Roster change
    • Lugo, Hall honored for efforts
    Perez's diary: Opening Day special
    Eduardo Perez knows Japan. The Rays' infielder played for the Hanshin Tigers in 2001 and is the unofficial go-to guy for the rest of the players on their six-day trip to Tokyo.  Full story >
    • Yanks roster set, Bubba makes it
    • Yankee notes: Moose ready
    • Normal day for Matsui
    • Rays notes: LaMar's pact extended
    See-ya-nara! Matsui returns with HR
    It didn't take long for Hideki Matsui to give his fans a thrill on Sunday, as he crushed a home run in his first at-bat of the Yankees' exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome.  Full story >
    • Yankees visit military base
    • World Cup to require tough testing
    • Yankees notes: Contreras sharp
    Photo gallery
    • Perez's Diary: Taking it all in
    • Zambrano is the rock of the Rays
    • Rays notes: Pinball baseball
    Workouts draw large Tokyo crowds
    On the field, it was just another typical off-day workout. Off the field, well, that was another story as more than 30,000 people -- mostly children -- gathered at the Tokyo Dome to watch the Yankees and Devil Rays work out.  Full story >
    • Schedule hectic, but worth it
    • Matsui comes home again
    • Workouts draw large crowds
    • Yankees notes: Enjoying the trip
    • Rays get settled into Tokyo Dome
    • Perez's diary: Kid's Day in Japan
    • Rays notes: Waechter gets nod
    Photo gallery
    Yanks reach Land of the Rising Sun
    After an 18-hour journey that skipped over Friday altogether, the Yankees finally landed in Tokyo early Saturday morning. Players, coaches, staff and their wives strolled in -- some full of life, others bleary-eyed -- as the Yankees began their season-opening experience.  Full story >
    • Nomo's success paved the way
    • Rays arrive in Tokyo amid fanfare
    • Good exposure for the Devil Rays
    • Spotlight will be shining on Matsui
    • Bauman: MLB enriched by Japan
    • Perez Diary: A first-class trip
    • Yanks head to Far East
    Photo gallery
    Rays notes: Seven players added
    The Devil Rays added seven minor league players for their trip to Japan, bringing their traveling party to a total of 32 players. Added for the trip were right-handed pitchers Rob Bell, Jesus Colome, Travis Harper and Dewon Brazelton, outfielder Joey Gathright, infielder Charles Gipson, and catcher Edwards Guzman.  Full story >
    • Torre: Bernie will not play in Japan
    • Rays looking forward to Japan
    • Yankees-Rays Tokyo opener is set
    • Games in Japan gain momentum