[Softbank Hawks] Kanagawa native Yudai Shoji in his hometown, hitting a go-ahead two-run single and making some great base running | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Kanagawa native Yudai Shoji shines in his hometown, with a go-ahead two-run hit and excellent base running.

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June 6, 2026 15:28

In the fifth inning, with no outs and runners on second and third base, Yudai Shoji hit a go-ahead two-run single to center field. (Photo by Koji Sakai)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: DeNA Softbank Hawks (June 6, Yokohama)

Softbank Hawks ・ Yudai Shoji infielder hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to put his team ahead.

In the fifth inning, with Walk, leadoff hitter Takashi Hirose drew a walk, followed by doble to right field by Dai Makihara. With no outs and runners on second and third, he stepped up to the plate and hit the third pitch from DeNA's Shoji to center field, bringing in two runs.

Then, with one out and a runner on first, Yu Maeda hit a sacrifice bunt, and Shoji runner, who had just started, rushed to third. He showed a good base running and survived thanks to Masaki's timely doble immediately afterward. A young hawk from Kanagawa is thriving locally.