[Softbank Hawks] Hotaka Yamakawa hits a game-tying solo home run: "I stepped up to the plate determined to tie the game right away." He hits fork into the left field stands with just his left hand | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Hotaka Yamakawa hits a game-tying solo home run: "I stepped up to the plate determined to tie the game right away." He hits fork into the left field stands with just his left hand.

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May 9, 2026 14:57

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Lotte (9th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks Hawks infielder Hotaka Yamakawa hit a game-tying solo home run in the second inning.

The first Ryosuke Otsu of the two runs gave up the first run in the second inning, and the score was 0-1 in the bottom of the inning. Batting first, he picked off Tanaka's fork from count 1-2 with a single to left field. It was his 7th solo shot into the left-field stands. I went to bat to try to catch up soon after allowing the first run. I was able to pick up fork and make it home run. I would like to continue to be involved in scoring runs so that we can win the game. He quickly got the game back on track.