Soichiro Amaya made a pair of diving plays in center field to prevent the Tokyo Yakult Swallows from driving in a go-ahead run.
That was an honor he reserved for himself.
Amaya put on a clinic in center field early, then came up with the tie-breaking hit late to help lead the Hiroshima Carp earn a 3-2 win on Tuesday night at Jingu Stadium.
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