◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Game 8 (13th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Yuya Shindo The player hit his first professional Home Run.

After taking an early 4-0 lead, the lead was narrowed to 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning, and then came the top of the 9th inning. With one out and a runner on second base, Shindo stepped up to the plate and, on the third pitch of a 1-1 count, scooped up a low breaking ball and sent the ball into the left-center field stands. His first professional home run was a valuable two-run homer that added to the score.

He joined the team as a second-round draft pick from Jobu University and is now in his third season. He was promoted to the first team after achieving a good batting average of .425 in the minor leagues, but he has been struggling to find his rhythm, going hit in 12 At Bat over 6 games. He wants to impress with his batting from here on out and earn more playing opportunities.

◇ Yuya Shindo 's first record
First appearance: June 18, 2024, against Hanshin Tigers Tigers
First hit June 12, 2025, against Tokyo Yakult Swallows
First Home Run: May 13, 2026, against Chiba Lotte Marines

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa