[Softbank Hawks] Took the lead right from the start with a two-run homer by Ryoya Kurihara in the 17th inning Chunichi— He connected on the first pitch from Yuto Kanemaru and sent it into the right-field stands: “I was able to make perfect contact with fork” | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] We got on the board first with Ryoya Kurihara 's No. 17 two-run shot in the first inning Chunichi ・Caught the first pitch from Muto Kanamaru to right field "I was able to catch fork perfectly.

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June 4, 2026 18:14

In the first inning, with two outs and a runner on third base, Ryoya Kurihara hit a two-run Home Run over the right field fence to give his team the lead. (Photo by Haruko Yoshimura)

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Softbank Hawks 's Ryoya Kurihara hit a two-run homer in the first inning.

After Masaki, the leadoff pitcher, reached base with three errors, he then entered his first at-bat with two outs and a runner on third. Chunichi Caught the breaking ball of Kanemaru's first pitch, and the ball hit into the right-field stands. He took the lead with his 17th two-run homer. "I was able to capture the fork perfectly. I think I was able to swing my own way thoroughly. I'm glad we were able to create a good form with the home run of the initiative. From here on, I'll keep working hard to get involved in scoring and lead to victory," he said enthusiastically.

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