Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Saitama Seibu, 15th game (5th, ES CON FIELD)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ Chusei Mannami successfully executed a two squeeze.
With a three-point lead and runners on second and third with one out, Manami attempted squeeze on the second pitch after a ball, and while third baseman was throw to first baseman, not only the runner on third but also second runner Yuya Gunji made a head slide to home plate. They overcame pitcher skilled pitcher Natsuki Seibu of Natsuki Takeuchi to score five runs in one inning.
Manami is known for his power hitting, hitting double-digit Home Run for four consecutive years, but he has only five At Bat in his seven years as a professional. His sixth sacrifice bunt bunt, his first since October 8, 2024, was his first squeeze as a professional.
Text by Ayako Kikuchi
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