◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク―楽天（１５日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Softbank Hawks Akira Nakamura infielder marked a valuable first of the season. RBI

With one down and runners at second and third. The substitute batter Akira Nakamura hit a straight ball from count 2-2. infield The ball bounced to the second baseman, Komada, who was advancing defense and got it in one bounce for a back home run. throw The ball floated a little and Shoko, who had been substituting at third base runner, head-slided it home.

They hadn't been able to get a handle on the opposing starting pitcher, Kosha, but they managed to tie the game again in the 7th inning.