2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League First Stage Game 1: Seibu Lions 3x-2 Nippon-Ham (10th inning, extra inning) - October 10, Belluna Dome

Seibu Lions outfielder Alexander Canario hit a walk-off home run to lead the team to a win.

The foreign player put an end to the fierce battle. With one out in the bottom of the 10th extra inning, Canario caught Hosono's splitter and drove it into the left-field seats. It was a dramatic walk-off solo home run. While the Seibu Lions fans danced with joy, he triumphantly rounded the bases. 'I wasn't aiming for a home run, I just wanted to make solid contact. Since I had been retired in my previous four at-bats, I was determined to make up for it,' he said excitedly.

A valuable home run that puts the team one win away from advancing past the first stage of the Climax Series. It felt perfect. This was his second career walk-off home run. On the celebratory hero interview stage, he spoke with excitement, saying, "It's an unbelievable feeling," as he shared the joy with the fans.