◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Game 17 (23rd, Belluna Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Chusei Mannami The player achieved his 100th Home Run, becoming the 315th player in history to do so.

Top of the 6th inning, the leadoff batter Reyes With a hit put hit runner on first base and no outs, Manami took the second pitch and swung hard at a low, slow breaking ball. The ball landed immediately in the left field stands for his 18th home run of the season, a two-run shot that added to his team's lead. It was also a memorable home run.

Manami joined Hokkaido Nippon-Ham in 2018 as the fourth pick in the draft. Since becoming a regular player in 2022, he has achieved double-digit Home Run for five consecutive years, and this season he is just two home runs away from his third career season with 20 or more Home Run.

◇Manami's Home Run record
First Home Run: June 13, 2021, against Yokohama DeNA
100 Home Run: July 23, 2026, against the Saitama Seibu Lions