◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka Softbank 12th Round (18th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines Naonori Yasuda player hit the opening RBI hit, marking their third consecutive RBI.

Chiba Lotte Marines created a good opportunity with two outs and runners on first and second with Misho Nishikawa doble and Walk in the first inning. Yasuda, who came to bat there, managed to get the second pitch from the opposing starter Ryosuke Otsu pitcher, who was pitching well at ERA 1.89 (pre-game), but advanced to center fielder. At this point, second runner Nishikawa scored.

Yasuda came in as a pinch hitter in the game against Saitama Seibu Lions on the 15th, hit his third solo homer, and on the 16th, when he was used for the starting line-up for the first time in six games, he hit a go-ahead timely doble. Going forward, he wants to continue demonstrating clutch strength in crucial moments and contribute to the team.

◇ Comment from Player Yasuda
"The one who hit was cutter. It was the first inning to take the lead, and I wanted to get a single home at this point, so I'm glad. I'll do my best next time as well."

Text by Mao Tsutsui