NPB Pacific League : Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 13 vs 7 Buffaloes
Rodolfo Castro set the tempo early for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, crushing a go-ahead two-run home run—his 8th of the season—in the top of the 2nd inning on August 16th. Capitalizing on an early run-scoring opportunity, the powerhouse infielder unloaded on a pitch, sending it deep over the wall to give the Fighters a swift lead. Castro finished the game 2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs scored, and a walk, displaying an impressive multi-hit performance. By picking up two hits and drawing a walk, Castro elevated his season batting average to .234 while continuing to provide impactful long-ball threats for Nippon-Ham.
Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny 