◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Seibu Lions (August 2nd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)
In the fourth inning, Seibu Lions 's Canario hit a two-run homer, his first since coming to Japan, into the middle of the right-center field stands.
With the score 2-1 and a one-run lead, and two outs with a runner on first base, Lotte's starting right-hander Tanaka threw the fourth pitch, a high outside strike, and fastball took a full swing. The powerful hit soared into the middle of the right-center field stands where Lotte fans were gathered.
"It took me a while to hit my first home run, but I'm really happy. I was able to swing hard at a pitch that came in sweetly," he commented.
A 25-year-old from the Dominican Republic, a reliable new addition to the Leo team.
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![[Scoreboard] Lotte vs. Seibu Lions](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Seibu Lions] Genda's plate discipline is amazing; he draws Walk with the bases loaded and one out to score the first run. Takizawa also scores a second run in a "Niigata showdown" against Tanaka.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/02/20260502-OHT1I51256-L.jpg)
![[Seibu Lions] Welcome back, Nevin! He immediately joined the first team and hit 4 At Bat 2 RBI The offense hit 20 hit for the first time since 2011 and scored 10 runs for a decisive victory.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/01/20260501-OHT1I51535-L.jpg)
![[Seibu Lions] Sou Sato earns his first professional win with 7 innings pitched, 2 hit and no runs "I think I did better than I could have hoped," he said. Manager Nishiguchi also praised him, saying, "He showed his strengths to the fullest."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/01/20260501-OHT1I51534-L.jpg)
