◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka Softbank 3rd round (5th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Fukuoka Softbank in the third inning Kenta Tanigawara The first batter of the game, who was in the 8th inning, hit a timely hit that temporarily won the game.

He started the game at No.8 catcher and was behind by one run in the top of the 4th inning, Kenta Imamiya In the top of the 4th inning, with a runner on second and third with two outs, he came in to bat. The second pitch thrown by the opposing starter Kazuya Ojima pitcher The second pitch slider thrown by the opponent's starter, and the ball went through the gap between second and third base to temporarily win the game.

It was TanigAWAHARA's first hit appearance of the season in his second game since March 29 against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham. He will try to make an appeal in his limited at-bats to grab the starting line-up spot.

Tanigawara's comment
I hit slider. I was concentrating on getting one at the first chance I had. I'm glad that my first hit of the season came at a good time. I will do my best to win today's game.

Text by Traimichi Shin-ei