◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (25th, ES CON FIELD)
Nippon-Ham Fighters infielder Tatsuki Mizuno hit a leadoff home run in the first inning with no outs and the score tied 0-0, connecting with Shoji's first hitter, a 149 km/h Home Run, for his 7th of the season. This ties his career high from 2024 and 2025. The ball traveled 117 meters and was a perfect hit to the opposite field, directly hitting wall behind the left field bullpen.
![[Photo] "Shinjo Cookies" that are too cute to eat](https://hochi.news/images/2026/02/25/20260225-OHT1I51474-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles](https://hochi.news/assets/v2/img/hochi_news_sns.png)
![[Nippon-Ham] Starting pitcher Takayuki Kato, who will start on the 25th, is aiming for his 11th win, a new personal best. Regarding his alma mater's advancement to the finals, he said, "They've come this far, so I think they're strong, and I hope they do their best."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/24/20260724-OHT1I51374-L.jpg)
![[Nippon-Ham] Chusei Mannami achieved his 100th home run, says "I want to enjoy it to the fullest." He is excited about the Soccer World Cup through preparation and morning activities, and is he inspired by the world's top players?](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/24/20260724-OHT1I51162-L.jpg)
![[Nippon-Ham] Nomura hits his 13th home run! Reyes hits his 21st! Manami hits his 18th! Home run barrage stops the losing streak. Kitayama pitches 6 innings, allowing only 1 runs, and gets his 9th win, tying his personal best.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/07/23/20260723-OHT1I51538-L.jpg)
![[Farm] Chusei Mannami, returning to the lineup, records 4 hits including a go-ahead home run; Takuya Nakashima, who announced his retirement, records 1 hit and 1 stolen base](https://media.insight.pacificleague.com/webp/clB7Ul2IeKO0sG7C6mfwGVJsuBoJNX7KjAuNjmGK.webp)
