◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Softbank Hawks (5th, Belluna Dome)
Seibu Lions took the lead with a three-run homer by catcher Yuto Koga, his first of the season.
In the second inning, with the score still 0-0, lead-off hitter Nevin drew Walk, and with one out and a runner on first, Hirasawa reached base on an error by Yamakawa. With one out and runners on first and second, Koga Yu swung at a 144 km/h high fastball from opposing starter Haru Matsumoto, and the ball soared and landed in the front row of the left field stands for a go-ahead home run.
The event that day, following on from the previous night, was the "Pokémon Baseball Festa 2026," and when he returned to the dugout, he was presented with a large chain necklace featuring Pikachu, instead of the usual gift of the team mascot, Leo.
![[Scoreboard] Seibu Lions vs. Softbank Hawks](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Seibu Lions] Kaima Taira, who had to leave the game unexpectedly on the 3rd, participated in pre-game practice. He said he was "already feeling better," but his next appearance on the mound remains uncertain.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/05/20260505-OHT1I51141-L.jpg)
![[Seibu Lions] Wins big with 10 runs to return to a .500 winning percentage and close the gap to second place by one run. Manager Fumiya Nishiguchi was surprised by the foreign player's two home runs and five RBI, saying, "It feels like he's letting out all the pent-up energy at once."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/04/20260504-OHT1I51439-L.jpg)
![[Seibu Lions] Unstoppable! Tyler Nevin hits back-to-back home runs, catching a "Pokemon"!! Four consecutive games hit since being promoted.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/04/20260504-OHT1I51336-L.jpg)
