Tohoku Rakuten vs. Saitama Seibu 25th game (4th, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi)

Saitama Seibu Seiya Watanabe The player had a great game with two hit and two RBI, including his 12th solo home run, which tied the game at one point.

Watanabe Satoshi started as the third batter and left fielder. First, in the top of the third inning, with a good opportunity with one out and runners on first and third, he took the second at-bat and scored the first run with an RBI infield hit.

Furthermore, in the top of the 8th inning, with one out and no runner on base, he came in to bat for the fourth time, and with count at 1-2, he was the second batter. Tatsuki Koja He caught pitcher 's breaking ball and the ball landed in the left field stands, Home Run in seven games, temporarily bringing the game back to square one.

Starting on September 26th, Watanabe Satoshi had hit in eight consecutive games, and despite being a rookie, he played in 109 games with a batting average of .259, Home Run, and 43 RBI. He ended his career on a high note in the final game of the regular season.

◇ Comments from Satoshi Watanabe on his timely hit in the top of the third inning
"I hit cutter. I wanted to score first no matter what, so I hung in there."

Written by Aoi Nishijima

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