[Softbank Hawks] Taisei Makihara hits back-to-back Home Run for the first time in about a year: "I was able to swing with confidence because I had a favorable count." His 4th home run of the season, a 3-run shot to right field. The previous day, a rare incident occurred when a 2-run triple was changed to a home run after a challenge from the Lotte side. | Pacific League League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Taisei Makihara hits back-to-back home runs for the first time in about a year: "I was able to swing with confidence because I had a favorable count." His 4th home run of the season, a 3-run shot to right field. The previous day, a rare incident occurred when a 2-run triple was changed to Home Run after a challenge from the Lotte side.

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August 12, 2026 20:55

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Lotte (12th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks and Taisei Makihara infielder hit Home Run in two consecutive games. With two outs and runners on first and second and a three-run lead, they hit their fourth homer and three homers. "count was favored, and the result of swinging boldly led to home run. I'm glad we were able to score big extra runs," reflecting on the back-to-back home run since September 4 and 5, 2025.

count With the score 3–1, he sent Takahashi’s fastball into the right-field stands.In the first game of the series the previous day, the 11th, he hit his third home run of the season—a two-run shot—in the first inning. The ball struck the right-field pole wall and was initially ruled a two-run home run triple, but Lotte manager Saburo requested a review, asking, “Was it a foul ball?” After video review, Home Run the call was overturned in a rare occurrence. On this day, however, it was an indisputable home run.

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