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

Rakuten Eagles 's outfielder Carson McCusker hit three Home Run in a single game.

First up in the second inning, trailing by one run, he was the leadoff batter. It was the very first pitch. He perfectly timed a high fastball down the middle thrown by Otsu. It was a superb home run to the upper deck of left field. The ball traveled at 180 km/h and traveled 130 meters for a solo shot 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.

His momentum was unstoppable. In the eighth inning, with the score tied and one out and a runner on first base, he hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Yu Matsumoto to the right of the center field scoreboard. It was his first time hitting three home runs in a single game since joining the team, and the stadium erupted in cheers.