
◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 10-2 Softbank Hawks (June 6th, Belluna Dome)
Seibu Lions Lions outfielder Seiya Watanabe hit his first bases loaded slam since turning professional on the 6th, and reflected on the experience saying, "It feels great."
After scoring three runs in the second inning, he came to bat with one out and an opportunity to score at bases loaded. I was aware that Nevin was behind me (at No. 4), so I wanted to avoid double plays. He was determined to avoid a double play, so he scooped up Ozeki's 144-kilogram straight ball and sent it flying into the left-field stands filled with the lion's share of the crowd. It was his fourth hit of the season and the first bases loaded in his professional career. It flew at a good angle. It's the best," he said, showing his white teeth.