◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks 11-7 Nippon-Ham (12th, Escon Stadium)

Nippon-Ham The "Mere Old Man" lost his fifth straight game at the same card since the opening day of the season, losing against Softbank Hawks (ESCON) on March 12. The team's winning percentage has fallen back to 50%. starting line-up The team's first loss of the season was to the Saints, who lost their fifth straight game. Yuki Nomura infielder (25), who appeared at No. 6 in left field, hit a doble tying run to right field in the third inning and drove in two runs in the ninth inning with a double to left. 2 hit 3 RBI

He perfectly scooped up the 157 km/h inside pitch. In the bottom of the ninth inning with no outs and a runner on second base, he connected with Softbank Hawks 's Ogata's fastball. Manager Shinjo applauded above his head as he hit his fourth home run of the season, a two-run shot over left field. "I had a good swing. A good reaction," he said, and Manager Shinjo praised him, saying, "That was a good hit."

In the first inning with one out and bases loaded, he fell to a grounder double play, but he took advantage of his reflection and hit a timely doble to right-center to temporarily tie the score at the third inning with one out and one out, and at second base. Nomura emphasized the importance of preparation in advance, saying, "Whether or not you are approached in the midst of your preparation is also an evaluation of your at-bat." Reflections during the game will be immediately reflected in the at-bat, leading to big results. (Yasushi Yamaguchi)