Post 2003 Season
Ichiro wins enormous contract
It was unveiled that on Dec 18, Ichiro signed a 4 year contract worth 44 million dollars with the Mariners. It's made him the highest paid player with the Mariners. It's also the first time a Japanese player's secured an annual earning of 10 million dollars.

Ichiro wins Gold Globe
It was announced on Nov 4 that Ichiro was awarded the Gold Globe for the 3rd time.

September 28
Ichiro got himself on base in the 4th inning. He stole to 2nd. It's his 34th steal this season. The Mariner beat the Oakland Athletics 9 to 3. After the game Ichiro told reporters it's the first time in his pro baseball career that he could not breathe properly. For the first time in MLB, Ichiro finished the season without a title. His batting average ended .312 or 7th in the league.

September 27
In the 6th inning,Ichiro was on with runners on first and third. He hit in an RBI. In the 8th, he got himself on base again. The Mariners won 7 to 4 against the Oakland Athletics.

September 26
Ichiro has been performing poorly in past games, but at last in this game he contributed. He got himself on base 3 times and the Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 9 to 3.

September 20
Ichiro was suddenly amazing. In the 4th inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd he hit them both home. In all he had 4 hits, and recorded over 200 base hits for the 3rd year in a row. The Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 9 to 3.

September 15
Ichiro singled and tripled, but it did not help the team as it lost 4 to 6 against the Texas Rangers.

September 12
Ichiro hit a runner home with grounded ball. In the 5th inning, he slammed his 13th homer. The Mariners in the end beat the Anaheim Angels 7 to 4.

September 11
In the 5th inning, Ichiro hit to the left and got himself on base. He stole to 2nd. His team beat the Texas Rangers 8 to 2.

September 10
Ichiro started the game with a 2 base hit. He later came home. Everyone was surprised when there was a sudden black out, but soon the game was resumed. The Mariners in the end won 3 to 1 over the Texas Rangers.

September 9
In the 3rd inning Ichiro doubled. He did again in the 8th inning. But his team in the 10th inning lost to the Texas Rangers 4 to 5.

September 6
In the 3rd inning, Ichiro hit to the left. In the 6th, he got himself on base on a grounded ball. But his team lost 1 to 3 against the Baltimore Orioles.

September 5
Ichiro was backing starting the game after missing the previous one. He hasn't been batting well. But good news for Ichiro fans. In the 6th inning, he swung in a 2 run homer. The game turned out to be very competitive. In the 13th inning, Ichiro hit himself on base. In the end, he came home. The Mariners clinched the game 6 to 4 over the Baltimore Orioles.

September 2
At last, for the first time in 3 games, Ichiro had a base hit. It was in the 8th inning with runner on first. He tripled and earned an RBI, which also gave the Mariners a lead over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. But the Devil Rays caught up and the game was extended. The Mariners batted in 3 runs in the 11th inning. It won 10 to 8 game over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

August 30
Ichiro is not looking any better. He's the only one in the starting line up who did not get a base hit. And his batting average fell further to 4th place. The Mariners, however, overwhelmed the Baltimore Orioles 13 to 1.

August 29
At last in the 9th inning, Ichiro got himself on base. He in fact served as a break through to his team. His teammates followed and with John Olerud's hit with bases loaded, the Mariners won 3 to 2 over the Baltimore Orioles.

August 28
Ichiro was unable to hit himself on base. And as he has not be impressive during the past few games, his batting average fell to .325, and giving up top place. The Mariners lost 2 to 3 to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

August 22
Ichiro doubled in the 7th inning. But the Mariners ended up losing against the Boston Red Sox 4 to 6.

August 21
Ichiro only had one base hit. It was in the 8th inning, he drove the ball to left. But the Mariners ended up losing 3 to 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays.

August 20
It was a Japan night. There were Japanese musical performance and a ceremonial pitch by Takeshi Honda, Japan's leading figure skater. Ichiro hasn't been hitting multiple hits lately, and this day he had only one base hit. It was in the 5th inning. His team lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 2 to 5.

August 16
In the 8th inning, Ichiro hit to the right. He advanced to 2nd and then stole to 3rd. But the Mariners lost this game 1 to 5 against the Boston Red Sox.

August 15
Ichiro exploded after a hitless day. In the 6th inning, he had a grand slam. And he had 2 more base hits taking his team to a 10 to 5 win over the Boston Red Sox.

August 13
Ichiro started the game with a base hit. In the 6th, with runners on first and third, Ichiro tripled. Then in the 8th inning, he hit to the right field. The Mariners clinched the game over the Toronto BlueJays 13 to 6.

August 12
In the 7th inning, Ichiro gave a laser beam throw to 3rd and killed the runner. In the 8th, he hit to center. The Mariners beat the Toronto BlueJays 3 to 1.

August 11
Ichiro started the game with a 2 base hit. In the 5th, he hit to center. In the 9th, he had an infield hit. But the Mariners lost to the Toronto BlueJays 3 to 5.

August 10
Ichiro double in the 7th inning to earn a RBI. He also came home on Boone's hit. In the 8th, he got himself on base on a bunt. He came home again on a walk. The Mariners won 8 to 6 over the NY Yankees.

August 9
In the 6th inning, Ichiro doubled. He advanced to third on a bunt, and came home on a sacrifice fly. The Mariner this time beat the NY Yankees 2 to 1.

August 8
Ichiro had just one base hit. Out in the field, he showed a terrific diving catch. The NY Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 9 to 7.

August 7
After a no hit game by Ichiro in the previous game, this time he got himself on base. But he had only that one hit. The Mariners lost to the Cleveland Indians 0 to 3.

August 5
Ichiro kicked started the game with a triple. Next, he hit to center. He also hit to the right. His team defeated the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1.

August 3
With bases loaded in the 5th inning, Ichiro was up to bat. He hit to the left. 2 runners came home. The Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 8 to 2.

August 2
Ichiro got himself on base at last through a base hit after 2 hitless games. His team overwhelmed the Chicago White Sox 10 to 0.

July 30
In the first inning, Ichiro had a hit to left. An accident occurred while Ichiro played out in the field in the 5th inning. As he tried to catch a fly ball, he rammed into Mike Cameron. Ichiro seemed to have hit his head. But he went up to bat, and got himself on base. After that, however, Ichiro did not play. The Mariners in any case had a whooping win over the Tigers 13 to 3.

July 29
Ichiro marked his US career 600th hit in the first inning. In the 2nd inning, he doubled. He also stole to 3rd. The also marked his first double play of the season. And the result. The Mariners beat the Tigers 11 to 5.

July 28
In the 6th inning, Ichiro hit to the right. He was 1 for 2. His team faced a devastation lost of 1 to 10 against the Texas Rangers.

July 27
In the first inning Ichiro hit past the pitcher. That was the only base hit for him. The Mariners lost 3 to 7 to the Texas Rangers.

July 26
In the 5th inning with runner on first and second, Ichiro drove the ball to the left field. In the 7th, he couldn't bunt himself on base, but helped the team advance a player who later came home. The Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4 to 0.

July 25
The game was a tie, but Ichiro changed that in the 4th inning blasting a 3 run homer. Then in the 6th, he hit to the right. The Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 11 to 5.

July 24
Ichiro was 2 for 5, and his batting average improved slightly to .340 to keep first place, The Mariners however lost to the Oakland Athletics 0 to 3.

July 23
At last in the 8th inning, Ichiro doubled. His batting average was stagnant a .339 but returned to lead the league. The Mariners won 6 to 0 over the Oakland Athletics.

July 22
Ichiro had 6 times at bat but couldn't get himself on base at all. His batting average fell to .341, and he gave up first place. However, his team beat the Minnesota Twins 10 to 8.

July 21
Ichiro started this game after only pinch hitting in the previous. In the 7th inning, he hit to right and welcome a runner home. However the Mariners lost to the Minnesota Twins 5 to 4.

July 18
It was only in the 9th inning Ichiro got himself on base. But it was with a tremendous performance. He grand slammed. With that the Mariners took the lead and in the end won 6 to 3 over the Kansas City Royals.

July 17
In the first inning, Ichiro was hit by a pitch. But it did not damage him. He stole base. Then in the 3rd inning, he hit to right. He had another base hit. But the Mariners lost to the Kansas City Royals 1 to 7.

All Star Game
Ichiro garnered the most number of votes to play in the All Star Games in Chicago on July 15. It's his 3rd appearance in a row. He was walked twice. He showed a great catch in the 4th inning. In the end, his American League clinched the game 7 to 6 over the National League.

July 13
Ichiro got on base via a hit that attacked the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' starting pitcher. In the 4th inning he hit to the right. In the 6th, he tripled. His batting average improved to .352, becoming the league leader. His team at the same time won 13 to 2 over the Devil Rays.

July 11
Ichiro had 2 hits and improved his batting average to .352. The Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 to 3.

July 10
In the first inning, Ichiro grounded the ball to the right, and got himself on base. In the 3rd, he had a bunt hit. But the Mariners lost again to the Baltimore Orioles 1 to 4.

July 9
Ichiro strived to get himself on base with a bunt. That was his only hit for the day. And his team lost to the Baltimore Orioles 2 to 7.

July 8
In his first at bat, Ichiro homered. He also had a base hit to left in the 6th inning. The Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6 to 5.

July 6
Ichiro hit to the right. And also to center. But his team lost 1 to 5 to the Texas Rangers. The good news that day was, fans gave him the most number of votes to play on the Major League all star game for 3 years in a row.

July 5
In the 8th inning, Ichiro hit to left. In the 10th, he had a lucky hit to the left. His team won 3 to 2 in the end over the Texas Rangers.

July 4
Ichiro got himself on base in the first inning. He proceeded to 2nd and stole to 3rd. In the 9th, he made it to first again and stole base. However his team lost 3 to 7 to the Texas Rangers.

July 3
Ichiro had 2 hits again and improved his batting average. The Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5 to 2.

July 2
Ichiro had hits in the first two times at bat. In the 5th inning, his right leg was smashed by a hit. He seemed to have difficulty walking, but he insisted on continuing to play. The Mariners won a onesided game of 13 to 0 to the Oakland Athletics.

July 1
In the 2nd inning, Ichiro doubled. He also came home. In the 9th, he had a base hit. He then proceeded to second. But he got stuck between 2nd and 3rd and taken out. This hurt the team. In the end the Mariners lost to the Oakland Athletics 2 to 3.

June 29
In the first inning, Ichiro made it to first. He stole to second. In the 5th, he hit to center, and not only stole to second but to third as well. But his team lost 6 to 8 to the San Diego Padres.

June 26
In the 3rd inning, with runner on base, Ichiro had a 2 base hit. So he earned an RBI. The Mariners beat the Anaheim Angels this time 10 to 6.

June 25
Ichiro's hit streak ended. And the Mariners lost to the Angels 3 to 6.

June 24
Ichiro had a base hit to extend his consecutive hit in a game record to 19. He doubled too, and improved his batting average to .358. The Mariners defeated the Anaheim Angels 6 to 4.

June 22
Ichiro had a 2 base hit, and a hit to center. But his team lost to the San Diego Padres this time 1 to 3.

June 21
Ichiro contined to hit well. He doubled. He also hit to the left. His batting average improved to .354. His team also won, beating the San Diego Padres 4 to 2.

June 18
Ichiro marked his 100th hit of the season. He also tripled. The Mariners won again 2 to 0 over the Anaheim Angels.

June 17
Ichiro started the game with a homer. Then he homered again. Besides, he had 2 base hits, improving his batting average to .347. The Mariners defeated the Anaheim Angels 8 to 4.

June 15
In the first inning, Ichiro made it to first and eventually came home. Then in the 3rd, he not only made it on base. He stole to 2nd and to 3rd. In all he stole base 3 times. The Mariners this time beat the Atlanta Braves 2 to 1.

June 14
Ichiro hit to right in the first inning. He's extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Also in the 8th, he grounded the ball, and made it to first base. But the Mariners lost 1 to 3 to the Atlanta Braves.

June 13
Ichiro had a base hit. His most astonishing performance out in the field. He showed a great catch. And the Mariners defeated the Atlanta Braves 2 to 1.

June 12
Ichiro had 2 hits, including a bunt hit. His team beat the Montreal Expos 1 to 0.

June 10
Ichiro tripled. He also got to first on a grounded ball. But his team lost to the Montreal Expos 7 to 3.

June 8
Ichiro played a double header. In the first game he was incredible. He had 4 base hits, and also marked his 100th steal in the US. The Mariners overwhelmed the NY Mets 13 to 1. In the next game Ichiro had 2 base hits, and the Mariners won again 7 to 9.

June 6
Ichiro had just one base hit. His team lost, 2 to 3 to the NY Mets, and its winning streak ended at 9.

June 4
Ichiro seemed very upset after the umpire declared him out on 2nd base in the first inning. In the 2nd inning, he got himself on base on a bunt. Then in the 5th, he grounded the ball to 5th. In the 7th, he hit the ball to center. The Mariners beat the Twins 7 to 2.

May 31
Ichiro was amazing. He had a hit to center. Then in the 5th, he tripled. He homered in the 7th inning. The Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 5 to 2.

May 29
In the first inning, Ichiro hit to right. He grounded the ball out to center in the 5th inning. And Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 10 to 6.

May 27
Runners were on first and second, and Ichiro hit both back home. In the 3rd inning, he grounded the ball to get himself on base. The Mariners wiped the Kansas City Royals 15 to 7.

May 22
Ichiro continues to hit well. In the 3rd inning, he hit himself to first, and stole base. In the 5th, he slammed the ball into the outfield fence and got himself to 2nd. The Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 5 to 1.

May 20
Ichiro had one base hit. He contributed out in the field, killing the Kansas City Royals runner at 2nd base. The Mariners won 7 to 4.

May 18
Ichiro started off with a base hit. He had 2 more base hits, and improved his batting average to .318. The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 6 to 2.

May 17
Ichiro started the game with a home run. And that wasn't all. He whammed a 2 base hit, and also batted in a run. In all he recorded 2 RBIs. The Mariners won 6 to 3 over the Detroit Tigers.

May 16
Ichiro had 2 hits and 2 steals. He marked his US career 500th base hit. His hitting average has improved to .301. His team beat the Detroit Tigers 6 to 3.

May 13
Ichiro was fabulous. He had 4 base hits and an RBI. His batting average has improved to .299. The Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 8 to 3.

May 11
Ichiro blasted his 3rd homer of the season. But he ironically errored out in the field for the first time this season. The Mariners lost to the Chicago White Sox 3 to 4.

May 10
Ichiro had 2 hits and an RBI. The Mariners won 7 to 2 over the Chicago White Sox.

May 9
Ichiro had 2 hits and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6 to 3.

May 8
Ichiro won the race to first base in the first inning. He also clinched first base in the 2nd inning. But his team had a devastating lost against the New York Yankees. It's 5 to 16.

May 7
It was a no event day for Ichiro. He didn't hit himself on base at all. And the Mariners lost to the NY Yankees 2 to 7.

May 6
Ichiro started off the game with a base hit. In the 2nd inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd, Ichiro was up to bat. He hit them back home. In the 4th inning, he had a lucky hit, and again earned an RBI. The Mariners beat the NY Yankees 12 to 7.

May 4
Ichiro homered in the 3rd inning. He had a base hit too rising expectation among Japanese fans hope he's finally back in good shape. The game was halted in the 6th inning due to rain. The Mariners won 5 to 1 over the Chicago White Sox.

May 2
Ichiro with runners on first and third had a base hit and earned an RBI. He showed a terrific sliding catch out in the field in the 8th inning. His team beat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 2.

May 1
Ichiro had 2 base hits this time. But his team was unable to win. The game finished 2 to 1 for the NY Yankees.

April 30
Ichiro got on base twice due to careless plays by the Yankees. His team lost 5 to 8 to the Yankees.

April 29
Ichiro was greeted by the Yankees rookie Hideki Matsui before the game in New York. It was a dream scene for Japanese baseball fans. As for the game, Ichiro played well out in the field, catching a foul ball near the fence. He got himself on base with a bunt. The Mariners beat the Yankees 6 to 0.

April 25
In the 2nd inning with runners Ichiro hit home a runner on third. The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 6 to 0.

April 24
Ichiro had one hit. His team won again against the Cleveland Indians 4 to 2.

April 23
Ichiro slid for a difficult catch. He had one base hit. The Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 0.

April 22
Ichiro's looking better with 2 hits again. His team won 8 to 5 over the Cleveland Indians.

April 20
Ichiro had 2 hits in 5 times at bat after having rested the previous game. The Mariners barely managed to clinch the game winning 7 to 6 over the Anaheim Angels.

April 18
Ichiro did not have a hit this time, but in the 3rd inning, he kept the Florida Marlins from getting in runs, sliding in right field to catch the ball. The Mariners won 8 to 2 over the California Angels.

April 17
Ichiro took first base on a grounded ball. His team in the 10th inning managed to win 3 to 2 over the Oakland Athletics.

April 16
Ichiro had one hit again. His team failed to stretch its winning streak to 4. The Mariners lost to the Oakland Athletics 1 to 4.

April 15
Ichiro again modestly had one base hit. His team however is doing well. It won 5 to 3 against the Oakland Athletics.

April 14
Ichiro had one hit. His team won again, defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 to 3.

April 13
Ichiro had 2 hits and stole base twice. His team played a thrilling game against the Texas Rangers. In the 13th inning, the Mariners clinched the game 4 to 3.

April 12
In the 3rd inning, Ichiro slammed his first homer of the season. He was walked 3 times. His team this time won 13 to 4 over the Texas Rangers.

April 11
Ichiro had one hit, and it was not enough to give his team a win. The Mariner lost to the Texas Rangers 2 to 4.

April 10
Ichiro showed great catch out in the field. He stretched his arm into the bleachers. He had one hit during the game. The Mariners lost again to the Anaheim Angels 0 to 3.

April 9
Ichiro started the game with a hit. He tried to get on base with a bunt but failed. He didn't have any more base hits. His team lost to the Anaheim Angels 1 to 5.

April 6
Ichiro stole base for the first time this season. In all he had 2 base hits. The Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 11 to 2.

April 5
After a no-hit game the previous day, Ichiro had one this time. But he could not help his team enough. The Mariners lost to the New York Mets 4 to 8.

April 3
To start off the game, Ichiro grounded the ball and made it to first. He had 3 hits in all. His team managed to win its first game of the season 7 to 6 in the 11 inning game.

April 2
Ichiro had a clean base hit in the first inning. In all, he had 2 hits, but his team lost again to the Athletics 3 to 8.

April 1
The season opened a week later than planned for the Mariners and the Oakland Athletics. Openers were slated in Tokyo but they were cancelled due to the US led war breaking out in Iraq. Ichiro in this game had no hits. And his team lost 0 to 5.

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