◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Saitama Seibu Lions Game 15 (4th · Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines 's Kyota Fujiwara A player hit a two-run RBI single to tie the game.

He started the game as the “No. 1 batter, right fielder.” In the bottom of the second inning, with the team trailing by two runs, Kyuto Ueda Walk, Ryusei Ogawa infield, hit, and others, with two outs and runners on second and third, Fujiwara connected on a pitch thrown by the opposing starter, Kaima Taira pitcher breaking ball. The ball sailed over second baseman ’s head and landed in front of right field, tying the game.

Although Fujiwara was forced to sit out temporarily due to injury this season, he rejoined the first team on June 30. In July, he posted strong numbers with 84 At Bat and 25 hit, for a .298 batting average. Furthermore, he has demonstrated his clutch ability this season with a .400 batting average with runners in scoring position (as of before the game).

◇Comment from Fujiwara
“I hit a change-up. I’m glad I was able to drive in a runner with the opportunity we created.”

Text by Aoi Nishijima