TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — While the Yomiuri Giants and Seibu Lions were tied at one apiece entering Tuesday's game, and playing merciless, hard-nosed baseball in the ongoing Japan Series, there are two young men who appear to be enjoying this prestigious stage.
One of them is Seibu shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, who has been hot in the postseason and hit the game-winning home run in the Lions' 2-1 win in Game 1.
The 26-year-old is making a big impact for the Pacific League club, not just with his stats but also with his shining, carefree smile despite the massive pressure of hitting in the No. 3 spot in the lineup.