◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 19 (15th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Rui Muneyama The player hit a two-run homer, his fourth of the season, to take the lead.

In the first inning, the lead Daisuke Nakashima A player got on base with hit. With one out, Muneyama stepped up to the plate and on the third pitch, he connected with a poorly placed fork to right field. The sharp hit quickly soared into the stands. This was his fourth home run of the season and a career high. It was a promising go-ahead home run.

Despite a late start to the season due to a left-hand injury, which meant he didn't make his first-team debut until July, Muneyama has been hitting Home Run at a pace far exceeding last season's. Since the start of August, he has been in excellent form, batting .385 in 12 games (as of the start of the game).

◇Comment from Muneyama
"I hit fork. My parents came to watch the game for the first time in a while, so I'm glad I was able to get a hit in front of them. I'll do my best in my next at-bat too." (Smiling)

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa