いもじろうの雑記(Imojiro's Miscellaneous Notes)

庭の池、水槽、DIYのことや普段の生活について書いています(I write about garden ponds, aquariums, DIY and everyday life.)

Teruaki Sato 100th home run

Yesterday, the cleanup hitter of my favorite team hit his 100th career home run since turning pro.
He's a popular player who attracts attention—both good and bad—and often faces harsh criticism. But personally, I really like him.
At the beginning of the season, I was worried because he was striking out a lot, but he’s been on fire ever since. It feels like he’s had a breakthrough, and every time he steps up to the plate, the anticipation is higher than ever. His 100th home run was a perfect hit—one of those where you could tell the moment the bat connected. I ended up cheering loudly in front of the TV all by myself. (Looking back, a 40-year-old man making such a fuss might have been a bit embarrassing.)
At my usual station’s convenience store, I happened to spot a sports newspaper. His article was featured prominently on the front page. Since it was a special occasion, I bought a sports newspaper for the first time.
Maybe next year or the year after, he’ll head to the Major Leagues. But for now, I’ll keep this paper as a treasured memory.