NPB Central League: Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4 vs 5 Giants
Jerar Encarnacion etched a major milestone into his career on July 11th, launching his historic first NPB home run—a majestic three-run blast—in the bottom of the 1st inning against the Giants. Stepping into the box in a high-pressure, early-game situation with runners on, the BayStars’ explosive powerhouse showed absolute composure. Encarnacion connected with absolute authority, sending a towering rocket deep into the stands to strike first and drive in three crucial runs with a single swing. He finished the night 1-for-4 with a run scored, three big RBIs, and zero strikeouts, demonstrating elite focus and flawless bat control at the plate. By keeping his season batting average at a sizzling .375, Encarnacion proved tonight that his milestone bat is a premier weapon in the lineup.
Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny 