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Ichiro turning back clock at age 42
- Updated: May 24, 2016
MIAMI — Each plate appearance is reason to celebrate, and the Marlins are certainly rejoicing the resurgence of Ichiro Suzuki, the ageless 42-year-old bringing youthful enthusiasm to Miami.
Ichiro slapped out four more hits Monday night, and they were meaningful in the Marlins’ 7-6 comeback victory over the Rays at Marlins Park. His big night bumped up his career hit total to 2,960, 40 shy of 3,000. Ichiro is now four hits shy of Sam Crawford (2,964) for 31st place all-time, according to Elias.
At a time the Marlins could be lamenting being without their regular left fielder, Christian Yelich, Ichiro has become the super sub the organization expected when they offered him an extension after last season.
Ichiro is now 25-for-60 (.417) this year at the plate.
“He’s just amazing,” manager Don Mattingly said.
Martin Prado, who delivered the game-winning RBI with his grounder back to the mound, has been a teammate of Ichiro’s the past two …
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