[Nippon-Ham] Despite three straight losses to start the season, they are on pace for an astonishing 381 home runs. After 8 home runs in 3 games, manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo said, "Already 8? Well, you can do the math (laughs)." | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Despite three straight losses to start the season, they are on pace for an incredible 381 home runs. After hitting 8 home runs in 3 games, manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo said, "Already 8? Well, you can do the math (laughs)."

Sports Hochi

March 29, 2026 16:51

With two outs in the 7th inning and runners at first and second, Akira Kawase hits a double to right field to bring runner home two runs. Manager Takeshi Shinjo makes a request in response to the decision (Camera: Hidenori Baba)

◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 8-4 Nippon-Ham (29th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Nippon-Ham was disrupted by starter Kohei Arihara pitcher, who went 7 runs in six innings and lost his third straight game to open the season. However, the batting lineup showed off another one-hit attack with three hits.

In this three-game series, Kiyomiya Yuki, Manami, and Mizutani each hit a home run in the first game, bringing the total to Home Run. In the second game, Nomura and Castro also hit home runs. On this day, Manami, Kiyomiya Yuki, and Gunji each hit three solo home runs. The total of eight Home Run in the three-game series would amount to an astonishing 381 Home Run in a single season.

Even without Home Run from their main slugger, Reyes, they still showed their destructive power. When asked about the lack of successful hits from the lineup, manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo said, "home run is enough, isn't it? Eight already? You can do the math (laughs). Well, a lot of things will happen from now on. But the fact that they're hitting home runs is great. If they can just click, they can do it."

Article provided by:

Featured