Seibu Lions 's Canario hits a leadoff home run on the first pitch of the first inning and the game-winning home run! Tateyama says, "His aggressiveness makes him well-suited to the leadoff spot," and "He's a fearsome leadoff hitter." | Pacific League

Seibu Lions 's Canario hits a leadoff home run on the first pitch of the first inning, followed by the game-winning home run! Tateyama says, "His aggressiveness makes him well-suited to the leadoff spot," and "He's a fearsome hitter."

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May 24, 2026 21:10

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On the 24th, Seibu Lions win Pacific League 4-3, reclaiming the top spot in Orix Buffaloes League. Canario hit a hitter Home Run and a game-winning two-run Home Run.

Regarding Canario, who hit two Home Run in one game, Tomotaka Sakaguchi, the MC of Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 24th, said, "Since Nevin returned, he has been batting leadoff in every game except one. He is quite aggressive at the plate, and his decisiveness stands out. I think he is suited to batting leadoff." Commentator Toshiaki Imae analyzed, "He certainly builds momentum and puts pressure on the opponent. Today, he was the leadoff Home Run in the first inning and hit a home run on the first pitch. At the beginning of the season, he was somewhat jammed by fastballs and strong against half-speed pitches, but today he hit a fastball for Home Run. From here on, he will become a bit of a scary presence."

Another commentator, Shohei Tateyama, said, "He is not the type of player who takes Walk not much to do with the flow of the batting line, and I think his aggressiveness is very suited to the No. 1 position. When I was hitting with the other batting order, I might have thought too much about hitter in front or behind, so this is very good. In the strong Seibu Lions batting line, it is the number 1 hitter of fear.

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