The Liberal Democratic Party's sports advisory committee that works to fortify national sports said Thursday it will place its support behind world pairs bronze medalist Mervin Tran, who is trying to obtain Japanese citizenship in hope of competing for Japan at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.The committee will make the push on behalf of Tran to a cross-party parliamentry group that backs sports.Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda said at an executive board meeting the same day that the JOC "is willing to make a special request (on behalf of Tran) to the government if necessary."The 21-year-old Tran, who is Canadian, won a bronze in the pair's competition at this year's world championships with Japan's Narumi Takahashi. Tran also helped Japan to its first title at the World Team Trophy on Saturday.In principle, five years of residency is required to become a naturalized Japanese citizen. However, exceptions have been made for foreigners who offer special services, as could be the case with Tran.Japan Skating Federation chief Seiko Hashimoto, a member of the House of Councillors, stressed Tran's proven track record of excellence."I would like for him to join the Japanese team for the Olympics. Somehow we need to get the approval of the Diet to clear the way for him," Hashimoto said.
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Ichiro lends hand as Mariners rout Tigers
Five-finger discount: Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki steals second during the fourth inning of a game against the Tigers on Tuesday in Seattle. The Mariners won 13-3. KYODO
SEATTLE — Doug Fister got more run support from his offense in one inning than he had in three previous starts this season.
He didn't waste it, either.
Fister struck out a career-high seven in 6? innings, and the light-hitting Seattle Mariners capitalized on 11 walks allowed by Detroit, routing the Tigers 13-3 on Tuesday night.
Getting some run support probably felt quite foreign to Fister. Before this start, Seattle had scored three runs for the right-hander this season, only two while he was in the game.
But the Mariners scored four times in the first against the Tigers, and staked Fister to a 6-1 lead by the fifth inning. They finished with a season-high 15 hits.
"He's thrown the ball well all year," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said. "It was good we could jump out early and he did a great job of keeping the same mind-set you have to have when you go out there and you are a starting pitcher in that type of game."
Seattle backed Fister with some rare clutch hitting and the top of its batting order — Ichiro Suzuki and Chone Figgins — combined to go 7-for-9 and five RBIs. Ichiro finished 4-for-5 with three runs scored.
Figgins got his first hit all season with a runner in scoring position, driving in Ichiro in the fourth. Seattle added five runs in the seventh off Detroit's bullpen, only after reliever Jamey Wright got a key double play to end the top of the seventh and keep the Mariners ahead 6-2.
"That felt good. Regardless of what you do (individually) it's good to put up some crooked numbers," Seattle shortstop Brendan Ryan said. "It's nice to play with a lead for a change."
Orioles 11, Twins 0
In Baltimore, Matt Wieters drove in four runs, Vladimir Guerrero hit a three-run homer, and the Orioles snapped an eight-game losing streak by defeating Carl Pavano and the Twins.
Royals 5, Indians 4
In Kansas City, Alex Gordon had two hits, stretching his hitting streak to 13 games, to lead Kansas City to a win over Cleveland in a clash between the unlikely pacesetters in the American League Central division.
Angels 15, Rangers 4
In Arlington, Texas, rookie first baseman Mark Trumbo homered and drove in four runs to help power Los Angeles to a big win over Texas.
Blue Jays 6, Yankees 5 (10)
In Toronto, Travis Snider doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to lift the Blue Jays over New York.
Rays 2, White Sox 1
In St. Petersburg, Fla., James Shields struck out nine batters to lead Tampa Bay over Chicago, and to its seventh win in eight games.
Athletics 5, Red Sox 0
In Oakland, Brett Anderson struck out eight and outdueled usual A's nemesis John Lackey for his first victory of the season.
David DeJesus got Oakland on the board with a first-inning RBI groundout, then Hideki Matsui added a two-run double and Daric Barton and Kurt Suzuki each hit RBI singles in a four-run eighth. Matsui finished 1-for-4.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brewers 9, Phillies 0
In Philadelphia, Randy Wolf pitched six crisp innings, Ryan Braun and Casey McGehee homered and the Brewers beat Roy Halladay and the Phillies.
Marlins 6, Pirates 0
In Miami, Josh Johnson allowed two hits in seven innings and drove in the first two runs.
Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4
In Cincinnati, Ryan Roberts made the starting lineup because of an injury and hit two of Arizona's four homers off Sam LeCure.
Astros 6, Mets 1
In New York, Wandy Rodriguez found his form against the punchless Mets, pitching seven sharp innings to lead the Astros to a victory.
Giants 6, Rockies 3
In Denver, starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez gave up two hits over 6? innings one night after fellow San Francisco hurler Tim Lincecum flirted with a no-hitter and the Giants beat Colorado, spoiling Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez's return from the disabled list.
Braves 10, Dodgers 1
In Los Angeles, pitcher Brandon Beachy yielded just two hits over six scoreless innings to record his first career victory in the major leagues.
The right-hander came in with a 5.19 ERA over his three previous outings this season, including a 6-5 loss on Thursday against Florida at Turner Field.
Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (2-2) allowed two runs gave up five hits over 6? innings in the losing effort.
Nationals at Cardinals — ppd.
Padres at Cubs — ppd.
SEATTLE — Doug Fister got more run support from his offense in one inning than he had in three previous starts this season.
He didn't waste it, either.
Fister struck out a career-high seven in 6? innings, and the light-hitting Seattle Mariners capitalized on 11 walks allowed by Detroit, routing the Tigers 13-3 on Tuesday night.
Getting some run support probably felt quite foreign to Fister. Before this start, Seattle had scored three runs for the right-hander this season, only two while he was in the game.
But the Mariners scored four times in the first against the Tigers, and staked Fister to a 6-1 lead by the fifth inning. They finished with a season-high 15 hits.
"He's thrown the ball well all year," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said. "It was good we could jump out early and he did a great job of keeping the same mind-set you have to have when you go out there and you are a starting pitcher in that type of game."
Seattle backed Fister with some rare clutch hitting and the top of its batting order — Ichiro Suzuki and Chone Figgins — combined to go 7-for-9 and five RBIs. Ichiro finished 4-for-5 with three runs scored.
Figgins got his first hit all season with a runner in scoring position, driving in Ichiro in the fourth. Seattle added five runs in the seventh off Detroit's bullpen, only after reliever Jamey Wright got a key double play to end the top of the seventh and keep the Mariners ahead 6-2.
"That felt good. Regardless of what you do (individually) it's good to put up some crooked numbers," Seattle shortstop Brendan Ryan said. "It's nice to play with a lead for a change."
Orioles 11, Twins 0
In Baltimore, Matt Wieters drove in four runs, Vladimir Guerrero hit a three-run homer, and the Orioles snapped an eight-game losing streak by defeating Carl Pavano and the Twins.
Royals 5, Indians 4
In Kansas City, Alex Gordon had two hits, stretching his hitting streak to 13 games, to lead Kansas City to a win over Cleveland in a clash between the unlikely pacesetters in the American League Central division.
Angels 15, Rangers 4
In Arlington, Texas, rookie first baseman Mark Trumbo homered and drove in four runs to help power Los Angeles to a big win over Texas.
Blue Jays 6, Yankees 5 (10)
In Toronto, Travis Snider doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to lift the Blue Jays over New York.
Rays 2, White Sox 1
In St. Petersburg, Fla., James Shields struck out nine batters to lead Tampa Bay over Chicago, and to its seventh win in eight games.
Athletics 5, Red Sox 0
In Oakland, Brett Anderson struck out eight and outdueled usual A's nemesis John Lackey for his first victory of the season.
David DeJesus got Oakland on the board with a first-inning RBI groundout, then Hideki Matsui added a two-run double and Daric Barton and Kurt Suzuki each hit RBI singles in a four-run eighth. Matsui finished 1-for-4.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brewers 9, Phillies 0
In Philadelphia, Randy Wolf pitched six crisp innings, Ryan Braun and Casey McGehee homered and the Brewers beat Roy Halladay and the Phillies.
Marlins 6, Pirates 0
In Miami, Josh Johnson allowed two hits in seven innings and drove in the first two runs.
Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4
In Cincinnati, Ryan Roberts made the starting lineup because of an injury and hit two of Arizona's four homers off Sam LeCure.
Astros 6, Mets 1
In New York, Wandy Rodriguez found his form against the punchless Mets, pitching seven sharp innings to lead the Astros to a victory.
Giants 6, Rockies 3
In Denver, starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez gave up two hits over 6? innings one night after fellow San Francisco hurler Tim Lincecum flirted with a no-hitter and the Giants beat Colorado, spoiling Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez's return from the disabled list.
Braves 10, Dodgers 1
In Los Angeles, pitcher Brandon Beachy yielded just two hits over six scoreless innings to record his first career victory in the major leagues.
The right-hander came in with a 5.19 ERA over his three previous outings this season, including a 6-5 loss on Thursday against Florida at Turner Field.
Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (2-2) allowed two runs gave up five hits over 6? innings in the losing effort.
Nationals at Cardinals — ppd.
Padres at Cubs — ppd.
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