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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Mariners in Japan | M's play Hanshin Tigers in pre-season

Japan's Hanshin Tigers second baseman Keiichi Hirano throws the ball to first base to make a double play successfully as Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki slides into second base during the top of the first inning of an exhibition baseball game in Tokyo, Sunday, March 25, 2012. The Mariners will meet the Oakland Athletics in their two season-opening baseball games of the major league in Japan, at the Tokyo Dome from Wednesday.