[Seibu Lions] Canario, batting fourth, hits a timely single to take the lead. Despite being jammed, he said, "I managed to hit it well to the right field." | Pacific League

[Seibu Lions] Canario, batting fourth, hits a timely single to take the lead. Despite being jammed, he said, "I was able to hit it well to the right field."

Sports Hochi

August 21, 2026 20:07

In the third inning, with two outs and runners on first and second base, Alexander Canario hits a timely single to right field (Photo by Tsuyoshi Furukawa).

◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Seibu Lions (21st, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Seibu Lions took the lead with a hit from outfielder Alexander Canario.

Due to rain, the game, which started at 6:30 PM, 30 minutes later than originally scheduled, saw him take the field as the cleanup hitter and right fielder. In the third inning, with the score tied 0-0, leadoff hitter Sato Futoshi hit doble down the left field line to get on base. With two outs and runners on first and second, he hit a timely single to right field, giving his team the lead, saying, "I was able to hit it well to the right field," and nodded, "I'm glad I was able to score the first run."