Lin An-ko Hits Extra-Base Hits in 2 Consecutive Games; Achieves First Multi-Hit Game in NPB Career
Taiwanese baseball player Lin An-ko, playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions, recorded his first multi-hit game in NPB. Despite his 2-for-4 performance including a double, Seibu lost to Orix 1-5.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 21:16
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 14th) Japan-based Saitama Seibu Lions fielder Lin An-ko, who hit a walk-off home run in his previous game, maintained his hot streak today. He recorded two hits in a single game, including a double, marking his first multi-hit game in the NPB first division. However, the Seibu Lions ultimately fell to the Orix Buffaloes with a score of 1 to 5.
In his first year playing in Japan, 28-year-old fielder Lin An-ko started the season in the first division. He had a 9-game hitting streak until April 9th when he went hitless, breaking the record. On the 12th, during a game against the Chiba Lotte Marines, he hit his first career home run in the NPB first division in the 10th inning, which was a walk-off homer.
The Seibu Lions played an away game against the Orix Buffaloes at the Osaka Dome today. Lin An-ko started as the 7th batter and designated hitter. In his first at-bat in the top of the 2nd inning, he struck out.
After the first 3 innings, the Seibu Lions were trailing 0 to 4. In the top of the 4th with one out, walks and consecutive hits by Yuto Koga and Lin An-ko loaded the bases. They then scored one run via a sacrifice fly by Shinya Hasegawa.
In the top of the 6th with two outs, Lin An-ko hit a double to left field, but his teammates failed to continue the offensive momentum. In his at-bat in the top of the 8th, Lin An-ko struck out again. Lin An-ko totaled 2 hits in 4 at-bats today, along with 2 strikeouts. He has recorded extra-base hits in his last two games, bringing his batting average after the game to .245.
In the bottom of the 4th, Orix scored one more run via a hit and a sacrifice fly. After the 5th inning, neither team scored any more runs. Although Seibu had 10 hits as a team—more than Orix's 5 hits—their scoring efficiency was poor. The team scored only 1 run in total and suffered a defeat. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 14th) Japan-based Saitama Seibu Lions fielder Lin An-ko, who hit a walk-off home run in his previous game, maintained his hot streak today. He recorded two hits in a single game, including a double, marking his first multi-hit game in the NPB first division. However, the Seibu Lions ultimately fell to the Orix Buffaloes with a score of 1 to 5.
In his first year playing in Japan, 28-year-old fielder Lin An-ko started the season in the first division. He had a 9-game hitting streak until April 9th when he went hitless, breaking the record. On the 12th, during a game against the Chiba Lotte Marines, he hit his first career home run in the NPB first division in the 10th inning, which was a walk-off homer.
The Seibu Lions played an away game against the Orix Buffaloes at the Osaka Dome today. Lin An-ko started as the 7th batter and designated hitter. In his first at-bat in the top of the 2nd inning, he struck out.
After the first 3 innings, the Seibu Lions were trailing 0 to 4. In the top of the 4th with one out, walks and consecutive hits by Yuto Koga and Lin An-ko loaded the bases. They then scored one run via a sacrifice fly by Shinya Hasegawa.
In the top of the 6th with two outs, Lin An-ko hit a double to left field, but his teammates failed to continue the offensive momentum. In his at-bat in the top of the 8th, Lin An-ko struck out again. Lin An-ko totaled 2 hits in 4 at-bats today, along with 2 strikeouts. He has recorded extra-base hits in his last two games, bringing his batting average after the game to .245.
In the bottom of the 4th, Orix scored one more run via a hit and a sacrifice fly. After the 5th inning, neither team scored any more runs. Although Seibu had 10 hits as a team—more than Orix's 5 hits—their scoring efficiency was poor. The team scored only 1 run in total and suffered a defeat. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
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