Cubs-Cardinals Exhibition Game: Suzuki’s Stellar Performance Draws Attention
The highly anticipated Cubs-Cardinals exhibition game took place on July 20th and 21st, captivating baseball fans both in Japan and Chicago. One player who stole the spotlight was Cardinals outfielder Noot Bar, renowned for his exceptional performance at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). From the very beginning of the game, spectators were engaged and roused by the impressive bat handling skills displayed by outfielder Seiya Suzuki.
Seiya Suzuki’s Memorable Encounter with Noot Bar
As the game kicked off, the top of the first inning witnessed an enthralling moment as Nut Bar, who had struggled and struck out against Cubs’ starting pitcher Strowman, made his first plate appearance. However, it was during the Cubs’ offensive in the bottom of the first inning that Nut Bar’s reaction caught everyone’s attention.
Cardinals starting pitcher Mats threw a left fly, unintentionally hitting the first baseman Horner, and then it was Suzuki’s turn at the plate. Suzuki, who boasts an impressive batting average of .310 in the last seven games, suspected that Mats would rely heavily on his sinker pitch. Despite being pressured, Suzuki managed to foul off three consecutive pitches, showcasing his exceptional skills.
Finally, on the ninth pitch, Mats threw a high-floating sinker, and Suzuki’s bat made perfect contact. The hit ball soared out to the middle with such force that it appeared destined for a home run. However, Nut Bar’s exceptional defensive range proved invaluable once again as he skillfully caught the ball in front of the ivy-covered fence, a trademark feature of Wrigley Field. The play ended with a center liner, leaving spectators in awe of Nut Bar’s defensive abilities.
It is worth noting that Nut Bar’s immediate reaction after making the outstanding catch was a satisfied smile, concealed behind his sunglasses. The hit from Suzuki, with a striking speed of 104.9 miles per hour (approximately 168.8 km/h), clearly left an impression on Nut Bar. Given that Suzuki and Nut Bar were former teammates, selected to represent the Japanese national team at the WBC, this encounter surely held sentimental value.
The sight of Nut Bar’s smile elicited various reactions from viewers, with many describing him as “cute” and expressing their delight with “Nu!” and “Smile.” (ABEMA “SPORTS CHANNEL”)
[MLB]Cubs-Cardinals (July 20th, 21st Japan time/Chicago)
The Cardinals outfielder noot bar, who attracted a lot of attention at WBC, started in the “middle 1st”. Immediately after the start of the game, there was a scene where the spectators were heated by the “like” expression in the handling of the bat of the outfielder Seiya Suzuki.
[Fideo]Seiya Suzuki catches a big flying ball and “smiles” at Nutbar
The first at-bat in the top of the first inning, which was greeted immediately after the ball in play, was Nutvar, who missed and struck out in front of the Cubs’ starting pitcher, Strowman, but his expression was seen in the Cubs’ attack in the bottom of the first inning.
Cardinals starting pitcher Mats hit first baseman Horner with a left fly, and second batter Suzuki played. Averaging 310 batters in the last 7 games, Suzuki decided that the pitching was focused on Mats’ sinker, and even after being cornered, he continued to foul out 3 pitches in a row, showing his good performance.
Then, on the 9th pitch Mats threw, Suzuki’s bat caught the high-floating sinker. The hit ball extended to the middle and was so strong that it looked like it was going to be a long shot, but this is Nutvar’s defensive range that protects the middle. Back off and catch it in front of the ivy covered fence, one of the specialties of Wrigley Field. The record became the center liner.
Perhaps because it was a strong hit with a strike speed of 104.9 miles (about 168.8 km), Nutvar immediately after catching the ball was smiling through his sunglasses and seemed a bit satisfied. Speaking of Suzuki and Nutvar, although they couldn’t play together, they were teammates who were selected for the same Japanese national team at the WBC, so it’s possible that there was something very touching.
Many viewers who saw Nutvar’s smile said, “Nutvar is cute,” “Nu!,” and “Smile.” (ABEMA “SPORTS CHANNEL”)
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