◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 17th Round (6th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Reyes hit his go-ahead 24th two-run homer.

In the top of the sixth inning, the team was trailing by one run. With one out, Chusei Mannami reached base at hit, and Reyes came up to bat. count After a 1-1 tie, he caught a fastball from the opposing starter, C. Stewart Jr. pitcher, and the ball followed a large parabolic arc. The ball to right field went into the home run terrace and became a go-ahead two-run homer.

This time, they have suffered consecutive losses in the series and have struggled this season with only two wins against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fukuoka Softbank. They responded to the strong pitching of starter Haruki Hosono pitcher with a single home run, allowing them to take the lead.

Text by Aoi Nemoto