◆ Pacific League Softbank 2-8 Lotte (28th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
Lotte's first-round draft pick, Misho Nishikawa outfielder = Aogaku University, made his debut as "No.1, Left Wing" in the season opener on the 28th. Softbank With the score tied 1-1 and no outs in the 6th inning, he gave up his first professional hit & first homer to left field RBI from Arihara, the starter. hit 1 RBI With one run behind in the 4th inning with two outs defense in left field, he caught Shuto's hit to left field and hit a laser beam ball back to home plate. He made a laser-beam return throw to home plate, stabbing Downs at second base runner and marking his first professional homer.
With his outstanding performance on both offense and defense, he led the team to their first opening game win in three years, and also gave his first hero interview. "I really got goosebumps. It was an unforgettable day in my life. There are more games tomorrow, and I'd like to do my best to win three games in a row and return home," he said, already looking ahead to the second opening game on the 29th.
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