Seibu Lions' Lin An-ke hits 3-run homer, drives in 5 runs in victory over Rakuten Eagles

Taiwanese slugger Lin An-ke delivered a powerful performance for the Seibu Lions on Tuesday, hitting a three-run home run and driving in a total of five runs in their 8-4 victory over the Rakuten Eagles. This marks a new personal single-game high for the player during his time in Japan.

Lin An-ke's impressive display began in the first inning with a massive three-run homer. According to "NPB Plus," the ball left his bat at a speed of 181.5 kilometers per hour, traveled 138.7 meters, and had an launch angle of 32 degrees. Later, in the third inning, he provided a crucial bases-loaded single that brought in two more runs, contributing significantly to the Lions' win.

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I set my sights on the pitch I wanted to attack and went for it. I'm happy I capitalized on the scoring opportunity in the first inning to help the team score, and I thank my teammates for getting on base, which made these runs possible.

Following the game, Lin An-ke took center stage as part of the hero celebration. He shared his thoughts on his first-inning home run, stating, "I set my sights on the pitch I wanted to attack and went for it. I'm happy I capitalized on the scoring opportunity in the first inning to help the team score, and I thank my teammates for getting on base, which made these runs possible." Reflecting on his timely hit in the third, he mentioned his intention was to hit a fly ball to the outfield, which would at least bring in one run.

Discussing his career-high five RBIs, Lin An-ke felt his hitting condition was "pretty good," but emphasized the need for continued effort. "I still need to work harder and hope to maintain it until the playoffs," he said. With this performance, his season home run total reached seven, and his batting average now stands at 0.237. This was his first home run since July 24.

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I still need to work harder and hope to maintain it until the playoffs.