◆SMBC Japan Series 2025 Game 2 Softbank vs. Hanshin Tigers (26th, Mizuho PayPay)
Softbank infielder Hotaka Yamakawa showed his competitive spirit. With the score at 6-1 and two outs in the second inning, with runners on first and second, he perfectly caught slider pitched softly by Iwazaki and smashed it into the left-center field seats. According to the official NPB app, "NPB+," the ball traveled 133 meters. It was a powerful three-run home run that scored the ninth run, extending the lead to eight.
This was his second arch in the Japan Series, his first since Game 2 in 2024. He struck a "Dosukoi Pose" toward the right-field bleachers to the delight of the stands. I was able to go into the batter's box with a good image in my mind, and I was able to catch the slider perfectly. I'm glad that I was able to home run bring about a good turn of events. I hope we can continue to win this tournament in a good way.
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