◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. The Giants Open Game (13th and MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank of the Akira Kawase The first solo shot of the open game was hit by a player of the "No.9, ".

short stop In the bottom of the 3rd inning, 0-0, with one down runner and no one at bat, he hit a cutter low ball on the inside corner from count 2-2 on the 6th pitch pitched by Iori Yamazaki pitcher, the opposing starter. The ball went to the right and home run flew into the terrace for the first solo shot of the season. It was his first appearance in an open game this season.

Kawase started spring camp with the A team, but left early with a right knee injury, and played his first game of the season in the spring training league on March 8. 8 At Bat 4 hit 2 RBI 2 Walk in three games, and joined the first team.

Kawase commented.
I think it was cutter that I hit. I was just thinking about getting on base. It was good to be back after a long absence and to be able to produce home run and a result. I didn't know how fast I could get around the diamond because I don't hit home run very often. Anyway, I'd like to keep appealing until the season opener to make up for the delay."

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