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Miyazaki Phoenix League players showcase power in recent matchups
During the Miyazaki Phoenix League, several players have demonstrated significant power in recent matchups. Rixon Wengrove, an Australian infielder playing for the Shikoku Island League plus selection, hit a massive solo home run against the Yomiuri Giants. Wengrove, who has previously competed in the World Baseball Classic, has maintained an impressive .377 batting average and a 1.154 OPS this season with the Tokushima Indigo Sox.
In the same game, Yomiuri Giants outfielder Ryusei Mitsuka provided a crucial performance as a pinch hitter. Entering the game in the 8th inning, the 22-year-old hit a two-run home run to tie the score, ultimately resulting in a 4-4 draw between the Giants and the Shikoku Island League plus selection.
Additionally, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Kazuki Miyazaki hit a three-run home run in the first inning during a game against the Chunichi Dragons. While the Fighters eventually lost the match 3-5, Miyazaki continues to show promise following a strong performance in the farm league, where he maintained a .296 batting average and a .406 on-base percentage.