[Softbank Hawks] Ryuta Hirose hits a go-ahead two-run doble in the 11th extra inning! A multi-hit game in starting line-up first start of the season | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Ryuta Hirose hits a go-extra inning two-run doble in the 11th inning! A multi-hit game in his first start of the starting line-up.

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June 3, 2026 22:25

extra inning the 11th inning with one out bases loaded, Ryuta Hirose hit a two-doble to center field, giving his team the lead. (Photo by Haruko Yoshimura)

◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Chunichi-Softbank Hawks (3rd, Vantelin Dome)

Softbank Hawks took the lead in the 11th extra inning with a two-run doble infielder Ryuta Hirose.

The game went into extra inning innings for the first time this season with the score tied at 5-5. In the 11th extra inning, against Chunichi 's Katsuno, they created a bases loaded opportunity with Walk and one out through a walk and an error by the opposing team. Hirose Takashi, making starting line-up first start of the season as the "number 7 batter and first baseman," lived up to expectations.

In the 11th inning extra inning, with one out and runners on second and third base, Shuto's weakly hit ball resulted in a fielder's choice at second fielder’s choice, adding another run to the score.