[Softbank Hawks] Ryoya Kurihara hits a home run to thank Arashi, who are ending their activities today! He hits his 16th home run of the season, a two-run shot, the most in both leagues, and says, "Thank you Arashi! You gave me so much energy." | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Ryoya Kurihara hits a home run to express his gratitude to "Arashi," who disbanded their activities that day! He hit a two-run homer, his 16th of the season, the most in both leagues, and said, "Thank you, Arashi! You gave me so much energy."

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May 31, 2026 15:03

In the 6th inning with one out and a runner on second base, Ryoya Kurihara over the right field fence (Photo by Daisuke Iwata)

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Softbank Hawks... Ryoya Kurihara infielder gave up two runs in the sixth inning.

Immediately after scoring the first run, with one out and a runner on second base, Kurihara stepped up to the plate and launched the first pitch into the right-field stands. He provided support for Hsu Jo-Hsi, who had been pitching well. Kurihara reflected, "I was able to hit cutter perfectly. Xu had been holding on so I went to the plate wanting to somehow get the win for him. I'm glad I was able to hit home run with a solid swing and add to the score in the best possible way."

He then went on to express his gratitude to Arashi, who will be concluding their 26 and a half years of activity with the final performance of their national tour "We are ARASHI" (15 performances in 5 cities) at Tokyo Dome that day, saying, "Thank you, Arashi! You've given us so much energy."

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