◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 3-5 Rakuten Eagles (October 10th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Rakuten Eagles 's outfielder Carson McCusker hit three Home Run in a single game for the first time since joining the team, leading his team to win.

The shocking show began in the second inning, with his team trailing by one run. It was the very first pitch. He connected with a high fastball down the middle from Softbank Hawks 's Otsu and launched his eighth home run of the season into the upper deck of left field stands.

No one can stop him now. In the bottom of the 4th inning, with the score tied, he hit his 9th home run of the season, a solo shot to left field off Otsu. Then, in the bottom of the 8th inning, with one out and a pitcher in the team's history to do so, the first being Asamura in 2020. All of them were incredible blasts that traveled over 130 meters. "I think the reason I'm able to maintain this good form is that I'm able to prepare thoroughly before stepping up to the plate against pitchers I'm facing for the first time," he nodded.

He joined the team with high expectations, but struggled to adapt from the start of the season and was demoted to the minor leagues. During his time adjusting in the minor leagues, he found a way to bounce back. After arriving in Japan, he had been timing his swing without taking a step, but he made a slight adjustment to his batting form, now lifting his left leg. "I'm most conscious of not being late on my steps." Since being recalled to the first team on May 28th, he has hit 10 Home Run in 31 games. This reliable foreign player has fully awakened.