Saitama Seibu vs Fukuoka Softbank, Game 8 (6th, Belluna Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank took a 4-point lead in the first inning with a fierce attack from every hitter order.

First, the top Isami Nomura The player reaches base with doble to right-center field. Naoki Sato sacrifice bunt by a player expanded the opportunity to third base with one out. Tatsuru Yanagimachi The team took the lead with a timely hit by a player. Then, two consecutive Walk bases loaded with one out. Taisei Makihara sacrifice fly from a player added another point. Ryuta Hirose With hit from a player, it was still two outs and the bases were bases loaded, Takashi Umino The player hit a two-run doble to score the fourth point.

Although the team was in 5th place with a deficit of 3 points before the match, they were on a 4-game winning streak and the team is looking up. With the young hawks filling in for the injured players, they are aiming for 5 straight wins.

◇ Comment from Yanagimachi
"I hit cutter. I was focused on taking advantage of the opportunity to score first that was given to us by the bunt. I'm glad we were able to score first in a good way. I'll keep doing my best to support them from now on."

◇ Comment fielder’s choice
"I hit slider. We took the lead in a good way, and I was able to step up to bat in a good flow. I'm glad we were able to add a big point. I'll do my best to lead Moinelo well and lead us to a win in a good way."

Text by Hiroki Yashima

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