◆ Pacific League Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (December 12th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks ・ Ryoya Kurihara infielder hit a two-run homer in the third inning.

With one out and a runner on first in a 1-0 tie, he came up to bat count and got Koja's breaking ball from the strike to the first time. He hit his 25th two-run homer to right field. With his first home run in 21 at-bats, he extended the lead to three runs, reflecting, "I was able to catch fork with my swing. I'm glad I was able to add a big run and create a good form with the home run."