[Softbank Hawks] Ryoya Kurihara hits back-to-back home runs off Hiroto Saiki! "I reacted well and was able to make my own swing." He also hit his 19th home run, a two-run shot, in the 3rd inning to bring Home Run total to 101. | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Ryoya Kurihara hits back-to-back Home Run runs off Hiroto Saiki! "I reacted well and was able to make my own swing." He also hit his 19th home run, a two-run shot, in the 3rd inning to bring his career total to 101.

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June 9, 2026 19:04

In the third inning, with two outs and a runner on first base, Ryoya Kurihara hit a two-run Home Run to right field (Photo by Shuji Asada).

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Softbank Hawks vs. Hanshin Tigers (June 9th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Softbank Hawks ・ Ryoya Kurihara infielder hit a two-run homer in the third inning.

In the third inning, with two outs and a runner on first base, and the score 3-0, he connected with breaking ball from Hanshin Tigers 's Saiki on a 1-1 count. The ball landed in the right-field stands. He hit his second home run of the day, a two-run shot, and slowly rounded the bases. "It was a curveball. I think I reacted well and made my swing. I'm glad I was able to add to the score and bring the game into a good position. I hope I can be involved in scoring more runs from here on out," he said excitedly.

The cleanup hitter hit a two-run homer to right field with two outs and a runner on second in the first inning, achieving his 100th career home run. With two consecutive home runs, he extended the lead to five runs.

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