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

Fukuoka Softbank of the Ukyo Shuto player hit a timely triple and later recorded the tying run's home run.

In the bottom of the third inning, behind by two runs, Yudai Shoji hit In the bottom of the 3rd inning, with one out and a runner on first base, Shudo came to bat. The second pitch of Kaito Mori pitcher The second pitch of the opposing starter, a straight ball high in the air, was hit directly to wall. Shoko returned to home plate, and Shuto himself stole third base.

With two more outs and a runner at third, Shuto took advantage of an opening and tried to steal home. home-base umpire The umpire gestured once that he was out, but the ball had spilled out of the opponent's catcher glove, so the decision was changed to safe, and the game was back to square one.

In his last three games, Shuto was 10 At Bat no hit. Nevertheless, in this match, he was active in both running and offense.

Comment from Shuto
I hit a straight ball. Today was Mother's Day, and I was empowered by the message, "Please, Mother, let me hit. I'm glad it turned out to be a timely hit in a good way. I want to celebrate Mother's Day at win so that we can win the game.

Text by Aoi Nemoto