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

​Fukuoka Softbank Yuki Yanagita player hit his 12th solo homer.

Starting pitcher Taiga Kamichatani pitcher gave up a two-run homer to give up the lead, right after the bottom of the first. With two outs and runner no outs, Yanagida came to the plate and swung a full swing at the first fastball. The well-hit ball arced into right-center and then went straight to the stands. It became his 12th solo homer, closing the gap to one run.

Yanagida hit a home run for the first time in a month since July 16. In July, he posted a .323 batting average, and in August, his batting average exceeded .400, improving his form over the summer. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks For the first time in a row, veteran performances are indispensable.

◇ Comment from Yanagida
"The hit was fast. It was a bit close, but I was able to shake it off firmly. I gave up the lead, but I'm glad we managed to get one run back with home run."

Text by Minagi Niwa