When Brian O’Grady says something, believe it.

The Seibu Lions player was struggling just over a week ago when he went on social media to assure fans things would get better.

O’Grady then spent the ensuing week making good on his word on the field against the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Carp to help the Lions wrap up interleague play on a high note. Instead of speaking to fans through social media again on Sunday, O’Grady stood in front of them on the hero interview podium after a two-home run afternoon against the Carp in an 11-0 win at Belluna Dome.