◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hiroshima Open Game (20th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank A player in the first inning of the game Yuki Yanagita The player hit a timely doble to tie the game temporarily.

He started the game as "No.3 DH". First of all, in the first at bat, he caught breaking ball of Hiroki Tokoda pitcher, the opponent's starter, and marked hit. In the bottom of the third inning, with two runs behind and two outs and runners at first and third, he got his second at-bat and got the game back on track by hitting fastball on the fourth pitch to center fielder.

Yanagida had been sidelined since the game against Yokohama DeNA on March 14 due to neck pain. This was his first appearance in five games, and he showed that his condition is improving.

Comment from Yanagida
I think I was able to swing well. I'm glad it led to a timely result. My feeling at bat and my physical condition is normal."

Text by Maakura Tsutsui