◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 11th Round (27th, Belluna Dome)

​Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Kengo Yoshida players have Home Run two consecutive matches. He hit his fourth solo home run to tie the game off left-handed ace Chihiro Sumida pitcher.

Yoshida marked Home Run in two consecutive at-bats in the previous game. In this game, he moved up batting order from 7th to 5th, playing a central role in the lineup. In the top of the sixth inning with a 0-1 score and one out, he hit a curveball that missed the timing from count 1-1. A dry sound echoed through the stadium, and the high-flying ball landed in the left field stands.

Yoshida retired in the first inning with two outs and runners on first and third, making a crucial moment of opportunity. He suffered a swinging struck out in the top of the 4th inning, but from the previous day's game, he responded to the coaching staff's calls with a "one-shot response." After being promoted back to the first team, he maintained strong form with 19 At Bat 8 hit 3 Home Run and a .421 batting average (pre-game). We look forward to seeing him continue to lead the team to win.

Text by Ao Yokoyama