[Softbank Hawks] Yuki Yanagita hits his first home run in 56 plate appearances, a 14th solo shot to take the lead: "I was able to follow through with my own swing properly" | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Yuki Yanagita hits his first home run in 56 plate appearances, a solo shot for the opening run: "I was able to follow through with my swing properly."

Sports Hochi

September 10, 2026 18:58

In the bottom of the second inning with one out, Yuki Yanagita hits a solo Home Run to right-center to take the lead (Camera: Haruna Onitsuka).

◆Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (10th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks outfielder Yuki Yanagita hit his 14th solo home run to take the lead.

In the bottom of the second inning with one out and the score tied 0-0, he caught a 134 km/h shootball from Nippon-Ham's Kato and drove a line drive into the right-center stands. Reflecting on the play, he said, 'I was able to follow through with my swing properly. I'm glad it turned into the opening home run.'

This was Yanagita's first home run in 56 plate appearances, since the game against the Orix Buffaloes on August 22nd at Mizuho PayPay Dome.