◇ Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs Orix Buffaloes Game 18 (13th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

​Daisuke Nakashima player from Tohoku Rakuten Eagles hit his fourth solo homer, leading the hitter home run.

He started as the leadoff hitter for the second consecutive game. count 1-1, he caught the middle fastball thrown by the opposing starter Daiki Tajima pitcher, sending the ball toward the left pole. On the second Home Run of the series, he scored the opening run on a good start.

The lead hitter home run has been in lead since April 2. This marks his sixth consecutive hit game, and as of before the game, his monthly batting average for August was .333, maintaining strong form.

◇ Comment from Player Nakajima
"The one who hit was fastball. I'm glad we got the lead. Since it's the first inning, I'll do my best to keep hitting (smile)."

Text by Harukazu Sonoda