◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 20 (29th, ES CON FIELD)

Chiba Lotte Marines Toshiya Sato The player hit a go-ahead 3-run homer, his 14th of the season.

In the top of the 3rd inning Kyota Fujiwara player, Koki Yamaguchi The player drew Walk, putting runners on first and third with one out, and Sato came up to bat for his second at-bat. Jay Ohkawa He was put in a two-strike count by pitcher, but he persevered by fouling off pitches, and on the fifth pitch, he connected with an inside fork and sent it to the bullpen in right field.

This was Sato's Home Run in six games, since the game against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham on August 21st. This extends hit to five consecutive games, showing he's on a hot streak.

◇Comment from Sato
"The pitch I hit was fork. I was behind in the count, but I felt like my batting was in good shape, so I was able to hit it with that feeling. It was great."