◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Game 3 (29th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

​Fukuoka Softbank player Akira Kawase made his first appearance of the season as "No. 8 short stop" and hit a timely hit in two consecutive at-bats.

Fukuoka Softbank chased one run in the bottom of the second inning, and players Ryoya Kurihara and Taisei Makihara created a good opportunity to get on first and third base with no outs. Kawase, who took the first at-bat here, bounced off a fastball thrown by opponent starter Kohei Arihara pitcher from count 2-2 and returned the game to the starting lineup.

Furthermore, in the bottom of the third inning, Kawase, who had his second at-bat with two outs on first and second base, caught the third pitch well and the ball went to the right. He scored a valuable additional run with a timely hit in two consecutive at-bats.

Last season, he played in 102 games and hit a batting average of .263. The first professional Home Run was also born. I want to maintain good form from the beginning of the season this season and play an active role in the first team throughout the year.

◇Kawase player 2nd inning bottom comment
"I was able to turn my first at-bat of the season in a good place, so I thought I would try to change runner no matter what. starting line-up We will respond firmly with results and win."

◇Kawase player 3rd inning bottom comment
"I hit change-up, and I entered the plate with the intention of actively swinging the floating ball. After returning one run, I think it became a timely hit that returned one run and did not pass the flow. Anyway, I want to be able to win this kind of seesaw game."

Text: Yokazu Sonoda