◆Preseason match: Seibu 10-0 Hiroshima (19th, Belluna D)
Seibu 's new outfielder Nevin, recorded RBI in four consecutive games.
With 1-0 in the 3rd inning and one out and three on, he flipped cutter the opposing starter, Osera's center fielder to sacrifice fly bring in an extra run. I was at runner third base, so I went into the batter's box with the intention of hitting at least outfield a fly. I'm glad I was able to score an extra run."
Nevin is gradually becoming accustomed to the Japanese baseball world, saying "sumimasen" in Japanese when passing through people, and when he scores RBI and takes position, he raises both hands and takes off his hat to bow in response to the cheers from the Lions. Manager Nishiguchi also praised him wholeheartedly, saying, "His performance is improving, and there's nothing to say."
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