◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Lotte (October 10th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks... Ryoya Kurihara infielder gave up a solo shot in the fourth inning.

Leading off the fourth inning with the score tied 2-2, he connected with the first pitch slider from Lotte's starting pitcher Mori, sending it into the right-field stands. It was his 10th home win of the season, tying him for the top spot in the home run rankings, and he gave the go-ahead run to Home Run Maeda Yu, who was aiming for his first home win of the season. "I was able to hit slider perfectly. I really wanted to get the win for Yugo (Maeda), so I'm glad it was the go-ahead hit. And 'Mom, nice batting' (reason unknown)," he commented through the team's public relations department.