◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Chiba Lotte Marines 7th Round (10th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

​Chiba Lotte Marines Kota Inoue player hit the second two-run homer to take the lead.

Inoue started as the number 8 DH. In the top of the second inning, with one out and a runner on first, he hit the breaking ball of the first pitch thrown by opposing starter Yugo Maeda pitcher. outfielder hit a powerful fly ball that didn't move an inch, and it became the go-ahead second two-run homer that flew into the middle of the left field stands.

Inoue transferred from Hanshin Tigers in last offseason's active player draft. On April 29, in the game against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, he made his first starting line-up appearance since the transfer and delivered his first Home Run, showcasing his clutch batting. In this game as well, he energized the lineup with a massive home run.

◇ Comment from Player Inoue
"The one I hit was change-up. It had been a while since I last starting line-up, so I focused on the very first pitch of my first at-bat. I believe that led to good results, so I will continue to do my best."

Text by Aoi Nemoto