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Rakuten Eagles Eagles outfielder Naoki Sato (27) hit his third home run of the season, a three-run shot.
In the second inning, with a one-run lead, two outs, and runners on first and second base, it was the first pitch. Sato swung at a low outside two-seam two seam fastball thrown by Uwasawa. The ball landed in the left field terrace seats. The man who played for Softbank Hawks until last season brought in a valuable additional run. "I was able to step up to the plate with ease because (Murabayashi) Kazuki had already gotten a hit. I'm glad it turned out well," he commented.
Sato is a right-handed outfielder who joined the team from Softbank Hawks through the active player draft. He continues to make a strong case for a regular starting position with his powerful hitting.
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![[Softbank Hawks] Tomoya Masaki, who was added to the active roster, will start immediately as the "number 6 hitter and right fielder" to prevent a third starting line-up loss. Uwasawa will be the starting pitcher.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51205-L.jpg)
![[Rakuten Eagles] Mario throws a one-bounce pitch at the opening ceremony, drawing huge cheers from fans. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51220-L.jpg)
![[Rakuten Eagles] Draft pick #3, Akira Shigenaga, removed from roster and to join the minor league team. He went hit in 9 at-At Bat, postponing his first professional hit. Voit is recalled to the first team.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51102-L.jpg)
![[Rakuten Eagles] Voit joins the first team. Although he was removed from the active roster on the 2nd, he has been expected to be a catalyst for the team, with 9 At Bat 19 hit bats over 5 games in the minor leagues.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/15/20260515-OHT1I51043-L.jpg)
