◆パ・リーグ　日本ハム―ソフトバンク（１５日・エスコンフィールド）

Softbank Hawks Hawks infielder Kenta Imamiya made a great defensive play right from the first inning.

Imamiya, who celebrated his 35th birthday that day, made starting line-up start at second base since the game against Orix Buffaloes on June 25th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). In the first defense, catch a ball hit by the leadoff batter Yoshida between second and short. He quickly throw to first base while on one knee, securing the out.

Starting pitcher Stewart struggled with his control, issuing three Walk, but only allowed one runs. Then, in the second inning, with no outs and runners on second and third base, Yanagimachi hit a two-run single to center field, giving the team the lead.