[Seibu Lions] Seiya Watanabe hits 8th solo home run in the 5th to take the lead; a shot bringing the team closer to a win in Takumi Kuriyama's retirement game | Pacific League.com

[Seibu Lions] Seiya Watanabe hits a go-ahead 8th solo home run in the 5th inning, a blast that brings the team closer to a win in Takumi Kuriyama's retirement game.

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August 30, 2026 18:18

Seiya Watanabe hits a solo Home Run with no outs in the 5th inning (Camera: Aki Takematsu)

◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (30th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions outfielder Seiya Watanabe (23) was in the starting line-up, batting seventh and playing third base. In the fifth inning with no outs and the game scoreless, he hit his eighth solo home run of the season to center field off Rakuten Eagles starter Kishi to give his team the lead.

In outfielder Takumi Kuriyama's (42) retirement game, he hit a home run, his first since the Rakuten Eagles game on June 22nd. He made his presence felt in a game they wanted to win at all costs.