◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Fukuoka Softbank 19th Round (8th, Belluna Dome)

​Kenta Tanigawara Fukuoka Softbank player scored the opening goal to break the deadlock.

Both teams' starter pitched well, resulting in a 0-0 tie. In the top of the 7th, leadoff player Taisei Makihara reached base with a bunt single, and with one out and runners on second, Tanigawahara got the at-bat. count The fourth pitch, fastball thrown from 2-1, was sent to the opposite direction. The ball stayed just below the left field line. This was a timely doble, giving the starter Taiga Kamichatani pitcher a valuable first run.

Tanigawahara was being used for the first time since the August 1 Tohoku starting line-up Rakuten Eagles game at the 8th batter right fielder. He succeeded in making his mark with this crucial shot.

◇ Comment from Tanigawara
"The ball I hit was fastball. Since Jocha (Kamichatani) was pitching hard, I was determined to somehow respond to that pitching. fielder I think it was a home run that carried everyone's spirit. Anyway, I'm glad we were able to get the go-ahead timely hit and provide support."

Text by Ryo Aritake