NPB Pacific League:Lions 1 vs 9 Marines
Alexander Canario delivered a power surge for the Saitama Seibu Lions on August 26th, crushing a solo home run—his 12th of the season—in the bottom of the 3rd inning against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Stepping up to the plate in the 3rd frame, the Lions’ power-hitting outfielder jumped all over a pitch, sending a towering rocket deep into the stands. Canario finished the game 1-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored, while keeping his season batting average at a solid .245. Continuing to add to his home run total past the double-digit mark, Canario remains an essential power threat in Seibu’s middle of the order.




