Major League History – The Japanese Trifecta
The Mariners were part of Major League history tonight, as the starting lineup consisted of three Japanese-born players. Ichiro (RF), Munenori Kawasaki (2B) and Hisashi Iwakuma (P) became the first trio of Japanese players to start for the same team in a Major League game.
Hisashi Iwakuma (P), Munenori Kawasaki (2B) and Ichiro Suzuki (RF) became the first Japanese trio to start in a Major League game.
Cool photo!