Tokyo International News Agency

Saitama Seibu Lions' slugger Alex Canario rescued his team with a dramatic performance on June 26, 2026. Facing the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in a tied game in the bottom of the ninth inning, Canario launched his seventh home run of the season—a walk-off shot—to secure a thrilling victory for the Lions. This win ended the team's three-game losing streak, solidifying their position at the top of the league and extending their lead over the second-place Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to two games. The game was a difficult struggle, with the Fighters holding the lead for most of the contest. However, after Nevin tied the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh, the stage was set for a dramatic finish in the ninth. Canario, who had already collected three hits during the game, stepped up to the plate and drove a high fastball deep into the stands with a bullet-like liner. As he rounded the bases, the Belluna Dome erupted into thunderous applause for what the slugger describ...

On April 24, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, the clash between the Chunichi Dragons and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows ended in dramatic fashion, etching itself into baseball history. Dragons infielder Kaito Muramatsu delivered a clutch, game-winning three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing a 6-4 victory. This triumphant win snapped the team's dismal six-game losing streak. The game was a back-and-forth battle until the very end. With the score tied at 3-3 in the top of the eighth, Yakult’s Domingo Santana blasted a go-ahead solo home run, leaving the Dragons trailing by one as they entered their final turn at bat in the bottom of the ninth. With their backs against the wall, Seiya Hosokawa singled and pinch-hitter Seiji Kawagoe followed with a gritty double, putting runners on second and third with one out. Muramatsu stepped to the plate in this high-pressure situation. After falling behind in the count, he recalled the advice of batting coordinator Nobuhiko Mat...