◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Rakuten Eagles (April 4th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions The freshman of Shuta Tonosaki infielder reached a total of 1,000 hit.

In the top of the 7th inning, with the score tied 0-0, he hit the second change-up from Chia-Hao Sung who had come in as the second pitcher in this inning after starting pitcher Takinaka Ryota, a changeup, to left field and celebrated on first base. Manaya Nishikawa was sent in as a pinch runner and he was replaced, so the record achievement will have to wait until next time.

If he reaches a total of 1,000 hit, he will become the 327th player in NPB history to do so. Seibu Lions Then, the most recent Sosuke Genda was achieved on July 14, 2012 against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles mobile).