[Rakuten Eagles] Contreras throws runs 4 innings 4 innings, fails to maintain a 3-run lead, but allows the go-ahead with consecutive home runs. First appearance win | Pacific League.com

[Rakuten Eagles] Contreras goes 4 innings 4 innings, runs fails to maintain a 3-run lead, but allows consecutive home runs to take the lead, making his debut without win

Sports Hochi

July 5, 2026 18:43

In the fourth inning with one out and a runner on second base, Contreras (right) gave up a game-tying two-run Home Run to Yuki Nomura (Photo by Wataru Koshikawa).

◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Nippon-Ham (May 5th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher Roansy Contreras started against Nippon-Ham but was pulled after 4 innings, having given up 6 hit 4 runs.

This was his first appearance after joining the team. He received 3 runs of support but couldn't hold on. In the third inning with no outs and a runner on third, he gave up a timely single to right field to Hosokawa and runs the game.

Furthermore, in the fourth inning, he gave up a game-tying two-run homer to Nomura, and immediately afterwards, he allowed a go-ahead solo homer to Kiyomiya. He was overwhelmed by the onslaught of home runs and could only hang his head in defeat.