◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 17 (13th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Chiba Lotte Marines Kyuto Ueda The player hit a go-ahead two-run homer, his sixth of the season.

With the score still 0-0 in the top of the 2nd inning, the leadoff batter... Ryusei Ogawa The player got on base with an infield hit. Next up at bat was Ueda, who let the first pitch, a ball, go by, but on the second pitch, he connected with a high inside fastball. The perfect hit soared into the right field stands.

This was Home Run in 10 games, since July 25th. He had been struggling with a batting average in the .100s until June, but has gradually improved since July, and in August he has hit in six consecutive games and a batting average of over .300.

◇Comment from Ueda
"I hit a fastball. I just focused on not being overpowered by the fastball."

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa