[Rakuten Eagles] Gives up another run in one hit: Hit by Pitch by pitch with two outs → Gives up a two-run homer to Toshiya Sato, allowing a home run for the second consecutive game. Dark clouds hang over their attempt to stop their losing streak | Pacific League

[Rakuten Eagles] Another game-winning hit leads to an early run. With two outs, a hit-by-pitch leads to a two-run Hit by Pitch Toshiya Sato Two home runs allowed in a row. Dark clouds hang over their attempt to stop their losing streak.

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July 1, 2026 19:16

◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles: Rakuten vs. Lotte (August 1st, Koriyama)

Rakuten Eagles conceded the first run.

The game changed in the third inning, with both teams scoreless. Rakuten Eagles 's starting pitcher, Takinaka, who had been pitching well, hit Yamaguchi with Hit by Pitch with two outs, and then gave up a two-run homer to Sato to right field. He gave up another home run to Lotte's cleanup hitter, who had hit bases loaded slam the previous day. It was a painful early lead for Lotte.