◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Yokohama DeNA "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026" Game 1 (29th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions Nevin The player hit a birthday home run.

It was his 29th birthday that day. In his first at-bat, Nevin was celebrated by the home fans, with a birthday song playing from the left field stands. In the bottom of the 7th inning, he came up to bat for the fourth time and skillfully connected with the second pitch, a curveball, sending it to left field. It was his 9th home run of the season, a happy birthday home run that added a valuable insurance run.

Although he got off to a slow start this season due to poor physical condition, he has maintained good form since returning in May, with a batting average in the high .300s. Thanks to Nevin's performance, the team is currently in first place and is gaining momentum in the interleague games.

◇Nevin's comments
"It was a curveball. I was able to hit the ball hard when it came in a sweet spot."

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa