[Softbank Hawks] Kensuke Kondo hits a go-ahead two-run homer: "I was able to react well and hit it." A hit following Yamakawa's tying homer | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Kensuke Kondo hits a go-ahead two-run homer: "I was able to react well and hit it." A hit following Yamakawa's game-tying homer.

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April 7, 2026 15:09

In the third inning with one out and a runner on first base, Softbank Hawks 's Kensuke Kondo hit a go-ahead two-run homer (Photo by Haruko Yoshimura).

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Softbank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning, his third of the season.

After the first death, Shuto infield hit got on base and was hit by a pitch from Sumida, also of the WBC team, on the right terrace. Following Yamakawa's tying solo shot in the second inning, "I hit slider. I reacted well and was able to hit it. I'm glad I was able to get the win home run in a good way. I will continue to support the team so that we can lead to a win," he said.