◆ Mr. Ikeda also commented, "Everyone has started to come alive; it feels like one player has made all the difference."

On the 10th, Seibu Lions defeated Rakuten Eagles 6-1, securing their third consecutive win against them. Nevin was outstanding, with two hit, including a solo Home Run, and two RBI.

Nevin made his first appearance of the season on the 1st and hit .485, 4 Home Run and 10 RBI. He also recorded the team's top monthly batting record Pacific League with a .327 batting average and 55 runs scored, and extended his winning streak to "4" for the first time this season. The Nevin effect has been so great that Tomotaka Sakaguchi, MC of Fuji TV One's "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on January 10, noted, "The batting lineup has been even stronger since Nevin came back," to which commentator Chikashioki Ikeda replied, "We knew how big Nevin was when he was gone, but when he came back, he was thicker or stronger than ever. I think the presence of Nevin is making it easier for the young people to show their strength. So, since they have started to work more spontaneously on baseball, Seibu Lions is turning into a very big force. pitcher I feel that one player has made a difference in the success of both Nebin and hitter," he analyzed.

Another commentator, Kenichi Tanizawa, commented, "When the core of the lineup expands this much, it adds depth to the batting order, and the leadoff hitters, second batters, and lower batters all come into their own. The fact that the batting order is connecting like this shows that Seibu Lions is the real deal." Sakaguchi added, "It's a huge deal that someone we can rely on has returned. You can really feel the magnitude of his presence."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"