◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Orix Buffaloes (14th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles 's infielder Rui Muneyama, hit his first home run of the season.

A sensation he hadn't felt in a long time pierced through his entire body. A long-awaited home run came from Soyama's bat. With two outs in the fifth inning with a one-run lead. count From 2-1, Kuri's low change-up down the center field swing was through the score. home run right field, his first solo home run of the season to Terrace. "It was a ball that had been troubling me this much, so I'm glad I caught it." This was his ninth game of the season. The cheers poured in were truly refreshing.

He has been going through a frustrating time. Last season he played in 122 games and was aiming for further progress as the regular shortstop in his second year, but he injured his left wrist while headfirst sliding in an exhibition game against The Giants on March 20 (Tokyo Dome). He suffered a left wrist cartilage (TFCC) injury and was sidelined for more than three months.

After overcoming rehabilitation, he returned to the first team on the 3rd. In his ninth game, he hit a beautiful home run. "First of all, I was glad that I was able to hit a strong ball that went over outfield' heads. There is a difference in my mental state depending on whether I'm playing or not, so there are still things I need to improve, but I'm glad for now." This hit by Muneyama was recorded in the team's 82nd game of the season. The sound of a counterattack echoed through the home stadium.