◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 7th Round (23rd, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank scored four runs in one go thanks to timely hits by Kensuke Kondo, Yuki Yanagita, and Yudai Yamamoto.

In the bottom of the third, trailing by one run, with hit by leadoff player Kenta Imamiya and other factors, two outs and runners on first and second, Kondo hit a timely hit to tie the game. Then, with two outs and bases loaded, Yanagida hit a two-run RBI single to take the lead, and Yu Yamamoto followed up with another RBI single, scoring four runs in one inning. He succeeded in making a comeback.

Fukuoka Softbank is on a six-game winning streak, undefeated by Hokkaido Nippon-Ham this season. On the 22nd, they scored 8 goals in 1 inning, winning 10-0 comfortably. Kondo has recorded RBI hits in three consecutive games.

◇ Comment from Player Kondo
"The one who hit was slider. I wanted to make the most of the opportunity and catch up quickly. I was able to carry the ball up to full count and properly adjust the last ball. I'm glad we were able to connect it to a timely hit that caught up and lead to a go-ahead game."

◇ Comment from Yanagida
"I think it was fork who hit it. Thanks to everyone giving me a chance, I was really lucky."

◇ Comment from Yu Yamamoto
"Above all, I wanted to make the most of the opportunities that came around me. In the midst of a winning record, I was able to take bold steps and the results came at the right time. We were able to make things go well, so I want to make sure to win with confidence."

Text by Kanako Fukushima