◆ "LUXAS Samurai Japan Series 2026" Japan vs. Softbank Hawks (22nd, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki)
Softbank Hawks outfielder Yoshiyasu Sasakawa hit a solo Home Run to ignite a comeback.
Trailing by three runs, with two outs and no runner on base in the second inning, No. 9 center fielder Sasagawa came to bat for the first time. Facing Samurai Japan starter Soya, Home Run swung at the second pitch after one strike, sending the ball soaring into the right field pole for a solo home run. The lead was now down to two runs.
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![[Softbank Hawks] Hotaka Yamakawa hits the opening run! From Orix Buffaloes 's Soya, a member of the Japanese WBC team.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/02/22/20260222-OHT1I51251-L.jpg)
