◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Saitama Seibu Lions 2nd round (8th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Taiga Kojima The player of Saitama Home Run gave up the first solo shot, the second of his professional career.

He started the game at No.3 catcher. count In the 6th pitch from 2-2, he hit a 153 km/h pitch from the opposing starter. Hsu Jo-Hsi pitcher fastball The ball flew into the right field bleachers.

He has hit .349 in league games for Meiji University hitter and has a .310 batting average in 29 At Bat and 9 hit games in eight starts, including his first professional arch on March 31 Orix Buffaloes. Yesterday, Yuta Nakasan made his first professional Home Run appearance, and the momentum of the young lions is unstoppable.

Taiga Kojima Player Comments
I hit it straight. fastball I was able to make solid contact with the ball.

Text by Haruichi Nakagawa