MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has broken a Japanese record for runs set by slugger Sadaharu Oh.
Suzuki scored on Adeiny Hechavarria’s home run Saturday to help the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 8-0. The run gave Suzuki 1,968 in the major leagues (1,310) and Japan (658), surpassing Oh’s record for a Japanese player.
Suzuki received a big ovation from the crowd and a jubilant greeting from his teammates when he scored the record-breaking run.
The 41-year-old outfielder and 10-time All-Star had two hits to hike his average to .286. He has played in every game this year.
