◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Softbank Hawks (November 11th, Escon Stadium)

Nippon-Ham pitcher Kota Yazawa (25), who started as the leadoff hitter and center fielder for the second time this season since the game against Lotte on April 2nd (at Escon), swung hard at Uwasawa's 150 km/h two-seam two seam fastball in his first at-bat in the first inning with a 1-0 count. He hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot that landed in the second deck of right field, giving his team the lead. "Coach Yokoo told me to 'start with a Home Run run,' so I went to the plate with my spirits high. I'm glad I was able to make a solid swing," he said with a smile.

The batted ball traveled 169 km/h and 126 meters, a massive home run that gave them the lead against league leaders Softbank Hawks.