[Softbank Hawks] The offense came together in the 3rd inning to successfully take the lead, scoring 4 runs in one inning, including Kensuke Kondo 's 3rd consecutive RBI hit | Pacific League | Professional baseball

[Softbank Hawks] In the third inning, the offense came together and successfully took the lead, scoring four runs, including a timely hit by Kensuke Kondo, his third consecutive game with an RBI single.

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May 23, 2026 15:37

In the third inning with two outs and bases loaded, Yuki Yanagita hit a two-run single to center field, giving his team the lead. (Photo by Haruko Yoshimura)

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (23rd, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks 's offense came together in the third inning, and they successfully took the lead.

With a runner at first and second with two outs in the third inning. Kondo flipped a full count to center field to tie the game with his third consecutive timely hit. After that, Yanagida hit a single up the middle from bases loaded with two outs to bring two runners home. The next inning, Yu Yamamoto also hit a pitcher hard hit infield hit from second and third, scoring a total of four runs.

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