[Softbank Hawks] Gīta hits the memorable first home run in the newly established Home Run zone: "It feels like a bonus. It's a great memory." | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Gīta hits the memorable first home run in the newly established Home Run zone: "It feels like I got a bonus. It's a great memory."

Sports Hochi

April 1, 2026 16:47

In the third inning with one out and a runner on first base, Yuki Yanagita hit a go-ahead two-run homer over the right field fence and exchanged high-fives with his teammates with a smile (Photo by Kento Yamazaki).

◆ Pacific League League: Softbank Hawks 6-1 Rakuten Eagles (August 1st, Rakuten Eagles Mobile)

Softbank Hawks The first two runs of the game Yuki Yanagita outfielder were scored in the third inning with one out and one on, and the first two runs were scored in the right-center field. Rakuten Eagles Mobile Strongest Park Miyagi's outfield wall has been put out six meters in front of left center and four meters in front of right center this season, making them 110 meters and 112 meters, respectively. Yanagita's shot was the first home run to fly into that home run zone. 'I'm happy. I feel like I got it. It's a good memorial," said the veteran. The distance was 112 meters, which would not have been in the depths of the zone until last season.