◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 9 (19th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles McCusker The player hit a go-ahead two-run homer, his fourth of the season.

In the first game under new manager Yoshihito Yoshii, McCusker was named in starting line-up as the "number 4 hitter and DH." With one out in the first inning, Ryosuke Tatsumi After the player showed persistence and drew Walk, McCusker stepped up to the plate for the first time with two outs and a runner on first. Jackson On the third pitch thrown by pitcher, he connected with a high-floating breaking ball. line drive drive, undeterred by the wind at Zozo Marine Stadium, soared into the left-field stands where the fans were waiting.

McCusker has shown his adaptability to Japanese baseball, including hitting three Home Run in the interleague games. Although the team has been struggling so far, they will be hoping to restart their season with their first run in five games.

◇Comments from McCusker
"I hit change-up. I'm glad we were able to score first. This is an important first game after the interleague series, so we'll do our best to win."

Written by Ao Yokoyama