Matt Murton breaks Ichiro's single season hit record in Tokyo, Japan

Hanshin Tigers vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Oct. 5, 2010 at Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo. I had no idea who Matt Murton was when I took this video. And I certainly had no idea he was about to break a major Japanese baseball record in this at bat. So I was a little surprised when the opposing team's mascot ran out and presented him with flowers. I just wanted to capture the awesome atmosphere created by fans of the Hanshin Tigers (who, by the way, were the visiting team for this game). They sing a different song for each player in the lineup. Hanshin won 17-4.

More info: http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2010/10/04/an-american-tiger-matches-ichir...

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[PIKACHUX13]

@seanrulez1 Im agree with you budy !!!! ...

[TheBestboys4]

He was a nobody in the bigs his first time, but after watching him in Japan I think he should give the Majors another chance.

[bhawksaddict]

The Cubs should've kept him to play left field instead of Soriano.

[seanrulez1]

Matt Murton's cheer is my favorite.

[edwebo]

So cool. I'm going to a Yomiuri Giants vs. Hanshin Tigers game tonight at Koushien stadium. Very excited.

Retsugoooo!!! =D

[bigvato20]

Matt Murton, former Chicago Cub. Congrats MONEY MATT MURTON!

[filipinowhiteboy]

Oh man, You know if I had a choice, I'd rather play in japan. Every game must feel like an accomplishment for those players. Every game is like the World Series. I went to a game there and hugged somebody I didn't even know. That's how much the game is awesome there.

[redetrigan]

Looked this up after reading a piece on Murton on ESPN's site. He seems like a good guy.

[wasabiwild]

@craum2002 good for you. but you have Bret Harper now. it will be fun to watch how he does next season along with Murton and Brazell to name a few.

[wasabiwild]

@SMTP2008 good point. his humble character was the key ingredient for his success. too bad the pennant ended little early though.