◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs. Chunichi "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026," Game 3 (May 14th, ES CON FIELD)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players Ruan Ohtsuka and Chusei Mannami hit back-to-back Home Run.

In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the team trailing by two runs and no runner on base, Otsuka stepped up to the plate for his third at-bat. On a 2-2 count, he pulled a fastball down the middle from opposing pitcher Hideaki Wakui, sending the ball into the right-field stands for his 4th home run of the season. Next up was Manami, who, on a 0-1 count, connected with a high fastball, sending the ball into center fielder left-center field stands for his 13th home run of the season, tying the game.

Otsuka recorded his third Home Run of June. Meanwhile, this was Manami's first home run of June, but it was his 10th of the season at his home stadium, ES CON FIELD. The back-to-Home Run gave the team momentum.

Written by Yui Kayama