[Rakuten Eagles] This is what a foreign player is all about! McCusker hits a spectacular 5th home run, and is in great form with RBI in 4 consecutive games, moving closer to defeating league leaders Seibu Lions | Pacific League

[Rakuten Eagles] This is what a foreign player should be! McCusker hits a spectacular 5th home run, and is in good form with RBI in 4 consecutive games, moving closer to defeating league Seibu Lions

Sports Hochi

June 23, 2026 20:22

In the third inning, with one out and the bases bases loaded, McCusker hit a two-run single to center field to tie the game. (Photo by Kazuki Ota)

◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Seibu Lions (23rd, Yamagata City)

Rakuten Eagles 's outfielder Carson McCusker hit a spectacular home run.

In the bottom of the fifth inning with one out and a two-run lead, McCusker perfectly timed a low, inside change-up from Wynans. He sent it over the left field stands for his fifth home run of the season. He knew it was change-up the moment he hit it. "I was waiting for fastball, but I reacted well and hit it," he commented.

McCusker had already hit a two-run single to center field with the bases bases loaded and one out in the third inning. He has now recorded RBI in four consecutive games. The highly anticipated foreign player is on a roll.