◆ In the third inning, he hit his second solo Home Run. "I think we can expect him to hit even better from now on."

Nippon-Ham 's Yuya Shindo hit his second solo Home Run of the season in the game against Lotte on the 23rd. As catcher, he also led starter Koki Kitayama to shutout game win.

Shindo has been behind the plate in all three of Kitayama's complete game and two shutout game this season. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 23rd, MC Manaka Mitsuru noted, "Today he had a valuable Home Run, and he produced results at the plate as well." Commentator Sakaguchi Tomotaka added, "He has shown a tenacious attitude in recent games, and I think he is gradually improving in games. I feel that we can expect more from him at the plate from now on." Manaka also mentioned the competition for catcher position, saying, "He also has a rival in Yua Tamiya."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"