◆ Pacific League: Seibu Lions vs. Softbank Hawks (April 4th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions infielder Tyler Nevin hit back-to-back home runs.

First, in the first inning with two outs and a runner on first, he swung hard at slider. "I was able to hit it well as it was floating," he said, blasting a two-run homer to left field. Then, in the second inning with two outs and a runner on first, he sent a change-up soaring into the middle of the left field stands.

This three-game series is part of the "Pokémon Baseball Festa 2026" event, and Pikachu made an appearance before the game. The "big chain necklace" awarded to the player who hits Home Run is also a Pikachu version, and Nevin managed to get a Pikachu in two consecutive at-bats.

He continued to struggle with poor physical condition, missing games again in March due to discomfort in his left side, but returned to action at the end of April. Since being promoted to the first team for the game against Lotte on the 1st (at ZOZO Marine Stadium), he has recorded hit in four consecutive games. This excellent foreign player is bringing momentum to the batting lineup.