On June 13, in the second round of the 'Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026' between Fukuoka Softbank and Tokyo Yakult held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, Fukuoka Softbank win 8-1.

Fukuoka Softbank starter Yugo Maeda pitcher retired all closer three batters in the top of the first inning, but in the top of the second, leadoff pitcher Yasutaka Shiomi hit his second solo homer to give the team the lead. From the third inning, 2 inning gave up runner on four Hit by Pitch but did not allow any runs. In the 5th and 6th innings, he retired all three batters in order, then closer the top of the 7th with no runs and dropped out of mound.

In the bottom of the third, Kensuke Kondo hit his 13th two-run homer to take the lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Isami Nomura added another run with his third solo homer, and with one out and runners on second and third, Kenta Imamiya hit a sacrifice fly and Tatsuru Yanagimachi hit a timely hit, bringing the score to 5-1. Furthermore, Nomura hit his fourth two-run homer in two consecutive at-bats, adding three runs to pull away.

From the 8th inning, he switched to pitching, Yuki Tsumori pitcher and Yusuke Ito pitcher each closer a runs inning, ending the game 8-1. Fukuoka Softbank starter Yu pitcher Maeda earned his fourth win with 101 pitches over 7 innings, 3 hit 3 walks, Hit by Pitch 7 strike out 1 runs. The lineup won comfortably, scoring 8 hit 8 runs, including Nomura marking 2 Home Run.

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Ya ● Taichi Yamano - Yu Hirosawa - Reishi Ozawa - Takuya
So ○ Yugo Maeda-Yuki Tsumori-Yusuke Ito

Written by Riyoko Niwa