[Nippon-Ham] Chusei Mannami hits his league-leading 8th home run, a blast off Seibu Lions ‘s Taira that went over the center field wall at a speed of 172 km/h.
Sports Hochi
April 19, 2026 14:28
◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (19th, ES CON FIELD)
Nippon-Ham outfielder Chusei Mannami hit his eighth home run of the season, a solo shot. In his second at-bat in the fourth inning with no outs, he swung hard at a 153 km/h fastball from Seibu Lions Lions starter Taira, sending it over the center field wall for a home run that put him in sole possession of the league lead. “I was able to hit it well against a difficult pitcher,” he said. At this point, he was two Home Run runs ahead of Softbank Hawks’ Kondo, who is in second place in home runs.
full count, he connected with an inside fastball, sending the ball soaring over the center field wall. The ball traveled at a speed of 172 km/h and traveled 126 meters, causing a roar of excitement in the stadium.
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