◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte vs. Hanshin Tigers (30th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Naonori Yasuda, who joined the first team for the first time this season and started as the No. 7 batter and third baseman in the game against the Hanshin Tigers, hit a solo home run over the center-field wall—his first of the season. infielder

In the bottom of the second inning, with two outs and trailing by one run, Yasuda connected with the second pitch from opposing starter Murakami. He sent a 147 km/h outside fastball over the center field wall. This was his first home run since October 10, 2023, against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles Mobile). He commented, "It was a fastball. I stepped up to the plate with no idea what I was doing. I'm glad I got the best result in my first at-bat. I'll do my best next time too." The home fans cheered loudly for Yasuda's Home Run, as he had gone without one in 2024 and 2025.

Before the game, he said he had focused on countering fastballs, saying, "I've been working on making sure I can hit them straight," and it seems that the work he had been doing in the minor leagues has paid off.