◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Hiroshima: 'Nippon Life Central-Pacific Interleague 2026' Second Round (10th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions Yuto Koga players showed strong performances in 2 hit 3 RBI.

In the previous day's game (September 9, against Hiroshima), Koga also hit a timely hit and showed his clutch strength. That day, he batted fifth and catcher and sat in the cleanup lineup. First, in the first inning, with two outs and runners on first and third, he pulled the fastball on the first pitch and hit a timely doble to score the first game. Furthermore, in the bottom of the seventh inning, with a one-run lead and a tense situation, he added a valuable run with a timely hit from two outs and runners on first and second.

On this day, they also posted results of 2 hit 3 RBI, making their presence known. Within the team, rookies Taiga Kojima and Sena Tsuge, both first-round picks, have made significant impacts both offensively and defensively, and the catcher lineup continues to compete fiercely for a regular spot.

◇ Yuto Koga Player Comment (Bottom of the 1st Inning)
"I hit it with a straight ball. I'm glad we were able to score first. I'll do my best next time too."

Text by Ryo Aritake