[Lotte] Tomosugi's "error-canceling hit" narrows the gap to one run, starting the counterattack in the 2nd inning with a magnificent timely hit | Pacific League

[Lotte] Tomosugi's "error-canceling hit" narrows the gap to one run, starting the counterattack in the 2nd inning with a magnificent timely hit.

Sports Hochi

May 2, 2026 15:07

◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Seibu Lions (August 2nd, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

In the second inning, with Lotte trailing by two runs, they launched a counterattack and narrowed the gap to one run.

Trailing by two runs in the second inning, cleanup hitter Soto created a scoring opportunity by hitting a double to right-center field off Seibu Lions 's starting left-handed doble Takeuchi. Then, with two outs, Tomosugi hit a timely single to center field on the fifth pitch of the at-bat, a high fastball, with a 2-2 count.

Just before this, Tomosugi had fumbled a batted ball while playing defense, which exacerbated the situation, but he quickly redeemed himself with a timely hit.