◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte Marines Game 3 (August 2nd, ES CON FIELD)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham-Ham Fighters player Yuki Nomura hit his second home run of the season, Home Run shot, his first in three games.

Nomura, who was in starting line-up for the first time in four games as the "number 3 DH," stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat in the first inning with two outs and no runner on base. He swung at the first pitch thrown by opposing starting pitcher Yuji Nishino, and the ball went into the left field stands.

The previous day, he came in as a pinch hitter in the 6th inning and recorded an infield hit to third base. In his second at-bat, he hit hit to left field, going 2-At Bat hit 2 and responding well to the opportunity to play.