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Article: Base: Japan's Matsui falls to Bonds in home run derby
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- AAP Sports News (Australia)
- Article date:
- November 15, 2002
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Base: Japan's Matsui falls to Bonds in home run derby
By Dan Sloan
TOKYO, Nov 15 Reuters - Japan's top slugger and soon to be export
Hideki Matsui had
an unsuccessful test drive today in front of his home fans and possibly
his next employer.
Japan's best power hitter took part in a home run derby against
San Francisco Giants'
Barry Bonds, arguably the most dangerous slugger in world baseball.
In a 20 swing contest, Matsui hit five home runs, while Bonds blasted
eight.
The contest stirred memories of a similar battle between Sadaharu
Oh and Henry Aaron
in Tokyo 28 years ago, which was won by "Hammerin' Hank".
Bonds, who is in Japan with a ...