[Seibu Lions] Canario hits a stunning 181 km/h batted ball! "I was able to make a perfect swing," he said, the moment he hit it it sounded like an explosion | Pacific League

[Seibu Lions] Canario hits a stunning 181 km/h batted ball! "I had a perfect swing," he said, and it sounded like an explosion the moment he hit it.

Sports Hochi

May 29, 2026 22:20

In the fourth inning with no outs, Seibu Lions 's Canario hits a solo Home Run to left-center field (Photo by Tsuyoshi Furukawa)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Seibu Lions 13-4 DeNA (29th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions outfielder Alexander Canario hit his sixth home run of the season.

He started the game as the leadoff hitter and right fielder. Leading off the fourth inning with a two-run lead, he swung at a 144 km/h fastball from opposing starter Shimada, sending the ball soaring into the left-center field stands with a thunderous roar the moment it hit the bat. The stadium erupted in cheers the moment he hit it, and according to NPB+, it was a spectacular home run with a distance of 128 meters and a ball speed of 181 km/h. "I was able to make a perfect swing," he said with a smile, sharing his joy with his teammates.