Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 13 (16th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank 's Hotaka Yamakawa hit his 14th solo home run.

He started as the fifth batter and first baseman. He took his fourth at-bat as the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning, with the score at 4-0. With count at 3-1, he perfectly swung the fifth pitch from pitcher Toshiya Nakamura, breaking ball that was thrown softly. The ball landed in the left-center field stands with confidence. It was his first home run in nine games since July 3rd, and it was his 14th solo home run, sealing the win.

Yamakawa has struggled with a batting average of .171 in 13 games in June and .162 in 11 games in July (as of the start of the game). In this game, he had a great game with two hit and one Walk in four at-bats, including hit that led to an additional run in his third at-bat.

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