[Nippon-Ham] Shun Mizutani hits leadoff hitter Home Run in the first inning: "I'm glad I was able to start things off in a good way." "That's all from the field."

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In the first inning with no outs, Shun Mizutani hit Home Run hitter left-center field and celebrated with a fist pump in front of the dugout. (Photo by Shohei Uemura)

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Nippon-Ham Shun Mizutani outfielder appeared starting line-up as the leadoff left fielder and hit the leadoff hitter Home Run in the first inning.

In the first inning, on the sixth pitch of a full full count from Softbank Hawks starter Otsu, he connected with a 132 km/h breaking ball. He sent it to left-center field for his third home run of the season, giving his team the lead. He commented, "Leadoff pineapple! League season resumes! I'm glad I could get off to a good start. That's all from the field."

The team had lost eight straight games against Softbank Hawks this season, so this home run against their arch-rivals was a promising start.

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[Nippon-Ham] Shun Mizutani hits leadoff hitter Home Run in the first inning: "I'm glad I was able to start things off in a good way." "That's all from the field."