[Softbank Hawks] Cleanup Ryoya Kurihara hits bases loaded slam for the second consecutive game: "My only thought was to somehow get the first run against Otsu."

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Softbank Hawks The Ryoya Kurihara infielder scored four runs in the third inning with a bases loaded bullet.

After two hit and Walk made the opportunity bases loaded with two outs, Kurihara, who was playing "4th and 3rd base," caught the second change-up pitch from 1 strike well. The ball landed in the right field stands. He was playing 3rd base the day before, and this bases loaded was his second straight start. I was able to catch change-up perfectly with a good reaction." He got off to a good start toward his first win in six games.

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[Softbank Hawks] Cleanup Ryoya Kurihara hits bases loaded slam for the second consecutive game: "My only thought was to somehow get the first run against Otsu."