Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki gets first hit in extended spring training

Apr. 9, 2009
Ichiro Suzuki is the designated hitter in a practice game at the Mariners' spring-training facility. Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu has said his leadoff hitter will play three games before being re-evaluated.
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