Lin An-Ko Hits Long Ball to Score Seibu's Only Run, Still Swept by Orix
Saitama Seibu Lions infielder Lin An-Ko hit a double to initiate the offense and score the team's sole run in today's game against the Orix Buffaloes. However, the team ultimately lost 1-7, being swept in the three-game series.
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Central News Agency (CNA) - Taoyuan, April 16 - Saitama Seibu Lions infielder Lin An-Ko hit a double today to initiate the offense and score the team's sole run in this game. He reached base twice in the game, but the team ultimately lost 1-7 to the Orix Buffaloes, being swept in the three-game series.
Lin An-Ko started as the cleanup hitter and designated hitter in this game. He struck out in the first inning. In his second at-bat in the top of the 4th inning, he hit a double, and was later driven in by teammate Taiga Kojima's single, giving them the lead.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Seibu's starting pitcher Shinya Sugai gave up 3 runs. Seibu went from leading to trailing. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Seibu pitcher Yasushi Mameda pitched one inning, giving up 5 hits and 4 runs.
Lin An-Ko hit a fly ball to right field for an out in the 6th inning. In the 9th inning, he was the first batter and drew a walk. However, Seibu's subsequent offense failed to materialize. Lin's stats for the game were 1 hit in 3 at-bats, with 1 strikeout and 1 walk. His batting average after the game dropped to .232. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 2026-04-16.
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Lin An-Ko started as the cleanup hitter and designated hitter in this game. He struck out in the first inning. In his second at-bat in the top of the 4th inning, he hit a double, and was later driven in by teammate Taiga Kojima's single, giving them the lead.
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Seibu's starting pitcher Shinya Sugai gave up 3 runs. Seibu went from leading to trailing. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Seibu pitcher Yasushi Mameda pitched one inning, giving up 5 hits and 4 runs.
Lin An-Ko hit a fly ball to right field for an out in the 6th inning. In the 9th inning, he was the first batter and drew a walk. However, Seibu's subsequent offense failed to materialize. Lin's stats for the game were 1 hit in 3 at-bats, with 1 strikeout and 1 walk. His batting average after the game dropped to .232. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 2026-04-16.
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