Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny

NPB Pacific League: Golden Eagles 6 vs 4 Hawks

Carson McCusker delivered the decisive blow on August 15th, crushing a go-ahead two-run home run—his 17th of the season—in the 4th inning against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. With the game tied 1-1 in the top of the 4th frame, the Rakuten Eagles slugger jumped all over a pitch, driving it deep over the wall to propel his club into the lead. McCusker finished the afternoon 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a run scored, and a pair of hits. By reaching 17 home runs on the year and elevating his season batting average to .274, McCusker continues to serve as a high-octane middle-of-the-order threat for Rakuten.