◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 20 (16th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Yudai Shoji The player recorded RBI since July 25th.

Shoji has been a valuable asset to starting line-up, hit in five consecutive games since August 9th. In this game, he starting line-up as the number 9 hitter and short stop, and came to bat in the bottom of the 6th inning with a one-run lead and runners on first and second with one out. He hit an outside breaking ball to right-center field, bringing in two runs. He also used his speed to hit a timely triple.

This is RBI since July 25th, and his first timely hit in a month since July 8th. Shoji currently leads the team in games played at shortstop with 56 appearances, Akira Kawase players and Isami Nomura player, Kenta Imamiya The player has played in defense for more than 20 games. In order to secure a regular position, he will want to impress with his batting.

◇Shoji's comment
"I hit fork. All I could think about was making the most of the opportunity. I was behind in the count, but I was able to hang on and try to do something from there. I'm glad I was able to score a big additional run and make the most of the opportunity with my at-bat."

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa