[Rakuten Eagles] Fumiya Kurokawa hits his first home run in about four months, fulfilling his father's request. His second home run of the season is a solo shot in the 6th inning that breaks the tie and gives his team the lead. | Pacific League

[Rakuten Eagles] Fumiya Kurokawa fulfills his father's request with his first home run in about four months, a solo shot in the 6th inning that breaks the tie and gives his team the lead.

Sports Hochi

August 7, 2026 20:04

In the bottom of the 6th inning with two outs, Fumiya Kurokawa (left) is greeted by his teammates after hitting his second home run of the season, a Home Run over the right field fence, to give his team the lead. (Photo by Masahiko Ikeuchi)

◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Rakuten Eagles (7th, ES CON FIELD)

Rakuten Eagles ・ Fumiya Kurokawa infielder (25) started at “No. 6, first base” starting line-up. With the score tied at 0-0 in the top of the 6th inning with two outs runner and no runners on base Nippon-Ham, he connected on a curveball thrown by the opposing right-handed starter and launched his second solo home run of the season into the right-field stands to give his team the lead.

This Home Run in about four months, since the game Seibu Lions on April 3rd. "My dad's birthday was recently and he asked me to hit one. I'll do my best to help us win," he said, having brilliantly fulfilled his father Hiroyuki's request.