◇ Orix Buffaloes vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 1st Round (27th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Northeast of Rakuten Eagles McCusker The first time hit and first time RBI that a player came to Japan, he hit the first doble time.

McCusker, who started the game as No. 4 left fielder, was on second and third with one out in the top of the first inning. count 1-2, the opposing starter, and the first runner on first, the second runner on second, and the first runner on third. Hiroya Miyagi pitcher The first run came on a sharp hit that scored two runs. The sharp hit was a two-point doble and brought in the first run.

In his second at-bat in the second inning, he also hit a low slider inside wall pitch from second and third with two outs doble for two runs. McCusker continued to hit well in the open game with a .311 batting average and 3 Home Run. He leads the team in hitting.

◇McCusker Comment
(1st inning, 2 runs scored doble)
I hit one at fastball. First of all, I'm relieved to get one in the opening game. It was an important chance that came around after Tatsu left and Luke hit, so I'm glad I was able to give Shoji the first goal" (with a smile).

(2nd inning, 2 runs scored doble)
I hit slider. I understand that today is a game we absolutely have to win. I'll do my best in the next at-bat, too" (with a smile).

Text by Rioko Niwa