◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Saitama Seibu Lions 1st inning (7th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions ・ Yuta Nakasan gave up 2 runs home run, his first as a pro.

He played at "No.4, DH" for two consecutive games starting line-up. 3-3 in the top of the 5th inning, Junichiro Kishi In the top of the 5th inning, the game was 3-3, and we got a chance to win with a timely doble by Nakazo, and we still had a chance to get two runs with one out. Fukuoka Softbank Here, Nakazo hit the first pitch of the inning to right-center field. Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher The first pitch of the inning went to the right center field stands. It was his first professional arch.

Nakazo joined Saitama Seibu Lions from Osaka Toin High School in the seventh round of the 2020 draft, and was signed as a developmental player in 2024 before rejoining the team last July. He also changed his registered name from "Yuta Nakamikawa" to "Yuta Nakazo" for this season.

Nakazo's comment
I hit slider. I had been beaten in the first and second at bats, so I changed my mind and went to bat. I was able to hit it with a good feeling."

Nakazo's first record
First professional appearance: July 10, 2025 in Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Battle
First pro appearance hit July 10, 2025 Tohoku Rakuten Eagles game
Pro first RBI July 10, 2025 Tohoku Rakuten Eagles game
Pro first Home Run Apr. 7, 2026 Fukuoka Softbank Round

Text by Ayako Kikuchi