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Ichiro Suzuki Pitches Complete Game Shutout at Age 50

The retired MLB player dominated against an All-Star girls high school team in Japan, throwing 116 pitches and striking out nine.

  • Ichiro Suzuki, a retired Major League Baseball player, recently pitched a complete game shutout against an All-Star girls high school baseball team in Japan.
  • Suzuki, now 50, threw 116 pitches, had nine strikeouts and gave up just five hits in the 4-0 victory.
  • He also batted 2-for-5 in the game, breaking his hitless streak in the past two exhibition games.
  • The game is part of Suzuki's 'Girls' High School Baseball Selection Strengthening Program', which aims to boost girls' participation in baseball in Japan.
  • Suzuki, known for his hitting, defense and base running during his MLB career, only ever pitched one inning during his professional career.
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