Hope Matt Murton has something big planned for an encore.
Murton, in his first year in Japan, set a new NPB single-season hits record, connecting on his 211th hit of the year in the second inning of the Hanshin Tigers' 17-4 win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Tuesday at Jingu Stadium.
"It's a great feeling," Murton said. "It's an honor. I have a lot of respect for this league. I praise the Lord that He's allowed me to be here."