◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Game 16 (May 5th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' Chusei Mannami hit his 20th home run of the season, a solo shot.

In the top of the first inning, they took the lead with sacrifice fly by Yuya Gunji, but they quickly allowed the opposing team to take the lead, and in the top of the third inning, trailing by four runs, Manami stepped up to the plate with two runner and no runners on base. On the fifth pitch from pitcher Ryosuke Otsu, he perfectly timed fork. The confident hit quickly landed in the middle of the left field stands, giving him 20 Home Run for the second consecutive year.

So far this season, Manami has a strong batting average of .333 against Fukuoka Softbank Hawks (as of before the game). On this day, he also got a hit in his first at-bat, leading the hit.