◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (October 10th, Mizuho PayPay)

Rakuten Eagles 's outfielder Carson McCusker hit back-to-back home runs.

It happened the moment he hit it. First up in the second inning, trailing by one run. It was the first pitch. He perfectly timed a high fastball down the middle thrown by Otsu. A powerful blast into the upper deck of left field. The ball traveled 180 km/h and traveled 130 meters for a solo home run that tied the game.

Then, in the fourth inning with the score tied, he led off. He swung at Otsu's high inside fastball and sent his ninth home run of the season soaring to the upper deck of left-center field. It was another massive blast that traveled 131 meters. His second consecutive home run was a confident hit that gave his team the lead.