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

Chiba Lotte Marines of the Kyota Fujiwara The first solo shot of the game was hit by a pitch.

In the bottom of the 8th inning, with two runs behind and one down and no runner left, he faced his fourth batter. Taiga Kamichatani pitcher slider The ball went into the right field stands where many Chiba Lotte Marines fans were waiting for it. The first Home Run of the season, he came within one run.

RBI Fujiwara had his first walk-off timely doble hit in the game on the 3rd, and his first hit on the 4th. He is expected to continue his success as a key player in the team following last season, when he became the first player to reach the regulation batting lineup.

Comment from Fujiwara
I hit slider. I went for it desperately. I'm glad it turned out well."

Text: Shinei Takamichi