◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham "2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pa" first baseman stage Game 3 (12th, Belluna Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham took the lead in Game 3 of the "PERSOL CS Pa". Yuki Nomura hit a timely hit for the second consecutive game.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham created an opportunity with one out and runners on 1st and 2nd in the top of the 2nd inning after consecutive hits by Yuya Gunji and Reyes. Yuki Nomura, who came to the plate here, waited for a good pitch, including three consecutive fouls from a count 2-2. On the 8th pitch of the battle, he skillfully picked up an outside low breaking ball, and the ball bounced in front of the left fielder, allowing the 2nd base runner to return home.

Yuki Nomura, who finished without a hit in last season's "PERSOL CS Pa". In yesterday's game, he hit a timely doble to break the deadlock in the top of the 5th inning, and this season he is leading the team as they aim for their third consecutive Final Stage appearance.

Text by So Yokoyama