◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Yokohama DeNA 'Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026' Second Round (13th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

​Ryusei Miyazaki player from Chiba Lotte Marines marked his first professional Home Run.

In the top of the seventh inning, with the score tied 5-15, Atsuki Tomosugi replaced second baseman for defense. He easily handled Nigoro at the leadoff hitter and scored a first baseman out. Immediately after, in the bottom of the seventh, he came to bat as leadoff hitter and caught a breaking ball floating high above third pitcher Naoki Wakamatsu pitcher. The compact swing landed in the right-center stands, where many fans were waiting. In his second year as a pro, it was a delightful commemorative goal.

This season, he has been sluggish so far, posting a 21 At Bat 2 hit with a .095 batting average (pre-game). defense has been used in the league, but I want to use this one goal as a starting point to improve my form.

◇ Comment from Miyazaki
"The one I hit was slider. Since I didn't have many plate appearances, I went all out. While I was preparing behind the bench, everyone told me to hit home run, so I'm glad I got to get hit."

◇ Miyazaki's First Record
First appearance: May 11, 2025, against Saitama Seibu Lions
First hit July 9, 2025 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Match
First Home Run June 13, 2026 vs. Yokohama DeNA

Text by Ao Yokoyama