◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Softbank Hawks vs. Yakult (13th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)
Softbank Hawks ・ Isami Nomura infielder hit his third solo home run in the sixth inning.
Leading off the sixth inning with the score 2-1, he connected with Yamano's one-seam fastball on the second pitch after a ball, sending it to the right of the center field scoreboard. He rounded the bases with a smile after the home run that extended the lead towards the end of the game.
Nomura commented, "I was just thinking about creating opportunities and going for it. It turned out to be the perfect situation, with home run that added a big run." He added jokingly, "It's been a while since I used my 'ozone-destroying batting style.' I'll do my best to keep this going and help us win."
![[Video] A home run off a good pitcher! Isami Nomura 's first home run of the season puts him in contention.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/09/20260609-OHT1I51345-C.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Softbank Hawks vs. Yakult](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[Softbank Hawks] Kensuke Kondo hits a go-ahead 13th home run, a two-run shot, and saves runner who drew a Walk.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/13/20260613-OHT1I51282-C.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Yugo Maeda, who had won three straight games this season, gave up a solo home run in the second inning, allowing the opposing team to score first.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/13/20260613-OHT1I51266-C.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Ukyo Shuto is not in the lineup; possibly due to being Hit by Pitch in the right calf by a pitch on the 12th. He did not appear at pre-game practice either.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/13/20260613-OHT1I51230-C.jpg)
