◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (November 11th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks launched a fierce offensive in the first inning, scoring seven runs.

Against opposing starting pitcher Urena, Masaki and Shuto hit consecutive hit to create a scoring opportunity with no outs and runners on first and second. Kondo followed with a two-doble to right-center field to give his team the lead. With one out and a runner on third, Yanagida hit a single to right field, and with one out and a runner on second, Makihara Dai hit his second home run of the season, a three-run shot, saying, "I was able to go for it with confidence in this good momentum." With two outs and runners on first and second, Shuto hit a single to center field, completing a big inning.