[Seibu Lions] Manaya Nishikawa hits a valuable game-tying RBI single: "I swung with the determination to definitely bring the runner home" | Pacific League.com

[Seibu Lions] Manaya Nishikawa hits a valuable game-tying RBI single: "I swung with the determination to definitely bring the runner home."

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October 10, 2026 16:04

Manaya Nishikawa, who hit a game-tying RBI single to center with one out and a runner on second in the fifth inning (pitcher: Kohei Arihara; camera: Masahiko Ikeuchi)

2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League First Stage Game 1: Seibu Lions vs. Nippon-Ham (10th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions outfielder Manaya Nishikawa hit a valuable game-tying RBI single. In the fifth inning with one out and a runner on second, trailing 1-2, he hit Arihara's change-up back through the middle into center field. "I swung the bat with the absolute determination to bring the runner home," he said, wiping away beads of sweat.

This season, he experienced a demotion to the minor leagues due to a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee and a batting slump, but he delivered in the biggest moment.