◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク―楽天（１４日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Rakuten Eagles launched a fierce attack from the first inning. After scoring the first run, with two outs and runners on first and third base, YG catcher Yasuda connected with Otsu's change-up. The ball flew into the right field terrace seats for a home run. This was his fourth home run of the season, a three-run homer, and his first in eight games. He thanked hitting coach Yamashita, saying, "Coach Yamashita encouraged me to 'go for it.' I'm glad it turned out well."