Lin An-Ko has 3 hits, 4 RBIs, new single-game high in NPB career: "Will work harder"
Taiwanese baseball player Lin An-Ko of the Saitama Seibu Lions had a breakout game with 3 hits, 4 RBIs, and his 2nd career NPB home run against the Rakuten Golden Eagles.
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- 📰 Published: April 25, 2026 at 19:12
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 25th) Taiwanese baseball player Lin An-Ko, who plays for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan, had a hot bat today, recording 3 hits and 4 RBIs in a single game, both of which are new single-game highs in his NPB career. He also hit the 2nd home run of his NPB career. Accepting an interview with Japanese media, he stated that he will work even harder.
The Seibu Lions played an away game against the Rakuten Golden Eagles today. Lin An-Ko served as the starting 5th batter and left fielder for the Seibu Lions. In his plate appearances in the top of the 1st and 3rd innings, he hit RBI singles. In the 5th inning, he drew a walk to get on base and scored the tying run for the team, maintaining a 100% on-base percentage in his first three plate appearances.
Lin An-Ko struck out in the top of the 7th inning. In the 8th inning, when the team had a 2-run lead, he locked onto a 149 km/h fastball from Rakuten relief pitcher Masaya Nishigaki and hit a 2-run home run, his 2nd home run in his NPB career. He was substituted and rested during the change of innings in the 8th. His 3 hits and 4 RBIs in a single game are both new high records for his NPB career. After the game, his batting average was .237.
Lin An-Ko accepted an interview with Japanese media after the game. Speaking of the home run at-bat, he said he attacked when the fastball entered his desired location. Despite delivering a "Moe-Da-Sho" (three-hit game) performance today, Lin An-Ko modestly stated that he couldn't say he had already adapted to NPB pitchers and still needs to work harder. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150425
The Seibu Lions played an away game against the Rakuten Golden Eagles today. Lin An-Ko served as the starting 5th batter and left fielder for the Seibu Lions. In his plate appearances in the top of the 1st and 3rd innings, he hit RBI singles. In the 5th inning, he drew a walk to get on base and scored the tying run for the team, maintaining a 100% on-base percentage in his first three plate appearances.
Lin An-Ko struck out in the top of the 7th inning. In the 8th inning, when the team had a 2-run lead, he locked onto a 149 km/h fastball from Rakuten relief pitcher Masaya Nishigaki and hit a 2-run home run, his 2nd home run in his NPB career. He was substituted and rested during the change of innings in the 8th. His 3 hits and 4 RBIs in a single game are both new high records for his NPB career. After the game, his batting average was .237.
Lin An-Ko accepted an interview with Japanese media after the game. Speaking of the home run at-bat, he said he attacked when the fastball entered his desired location. Despite delivering a "Moe-Da-Sho" (three-hit game) performance today, Lin An-Ko modestly stated that he couldn't say he had already adapted to NPB pitchers and still needs to work harder. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150425