◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Orix Buffaloes 20th Round (9th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines took the lead in the bottom of the 1st for the second consecutive game. Koki Yamaguchi provided a run for new addition, Luccie pitcher, with his 19th two-run homer.

Lucesy pitcher, making his first start in Japan, closer three out of the line, including two consecutive struck out pitchers, in the bottom of the row. Although Kyota Fujiwara in front hit a doble, the next hitter went down, and with two outs and a runner on third, Yamaguchi got the batting turn. count With the ball at 2-0, he sharply pulled a fastball that floated high and flew straight into the left field stands.

Since hitting his 16th solo home run on July 24 against Orix Buffaloes, Yamaguchi has continued to set a career high of Home Run. In August, he has played in six games so far and batted .217 (as of before the game), but he hopes to improve his form with the first home run.

◇ Comment from Player Yamaguchi
"The one who hit was two seam fastball. Today is Lucay's first appearance. Before the game, he said, 'I'm going to hit too,' and Lucay also said, 'I'll do my best.' I hope we can score extra runs so we can keep winning."

Text by Ao Yokoyama