[Lotte] Toshiya Sato 's sacrifice fly fly gives them the lead; the game was also enhanced with music by "Arashi" | Pacific League

Lotte] First in Toshiya Sato in sacrifice fly During the game, the music of "Arashi" was used to direct the game.

Sports Hochi

May 31, 2026 13:41

In the second inning with no outs and a runner on third base, Toshiya Sato (left) scores on sacrifice fly to Koki Yamaguchi (Photo by Wataru Koshikawa).

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte vs. Hanshin Tigers (May 31st, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Lotte Toshiya Sato of catcher succeeded in getting ahead in the middle sacrifice fly of the game.

In the second inning, Yamaguchi led off, hitting the first pitch from Hanshin Tigers 's starting pitcher Saiki for triple that hit the center wall, creating a scoring opportunity with no outs and a runner on third. Sato followed with sacrifice fly fly to center field, giving his team the lead.

On this day, Arashi held their "last live performance" before the group's activities ended at Tokyo Dome. "Love so sweet" was played during the exchange of roster cards before the game, and "Sakura Sake" was played before Hanshin Tigers' attack in the third inning.