◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka Softbank 14th Round (20th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines Kyota Fujiwara player took the lead for the second time this season hitter Home Run. He scored the opening run with his fifth solo homer, matching his career high set in 2021.

Starting pitcher Jackson pitcher retired three batters in the first inning, including two consecutive struck out in the first inning, and the attack immediately took place. Fujiwara, who came to bat as the leadoff hitter, caught first baseman strike from count 1-0. The opponent's first starter of the season, Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher, pulled an outside fastball and dove into the right-field home run lagoon where many fans had been waiting for.

Fujiwara hit a leadoff hitter home run for the first time since the Fukuoka Softbank game on the 4th. At home, he has played 23 games so far, posting an impressive .337 batting average with 3 Home Run 17 RBI (as of the pre-game). With this continued performance, he hopes to lead the team and secure their first home win in five games.

◇ Comment from Fujiwara
"I hit straight ahead. We're on a losing streak, and I'm hoping to score today, so I'm glad we were able to take the lead."

Text by Ao Yokoyama