On March 20th, the open match between Fukuoka Softbank and Hiroshima in MIZUHO PayPay Dome was win by Fukuoka Softbank 4-3.

Fukuoka Softbank 's starter, Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher, gave up Hit by Pitch from one out in the top of the first inning, but got through with no runs. However, in the top of the second inning, he caused a pinch with two outs on first and third base with consecutive hits, and lost one run during his own wild pitch. Furthermore, in the top of the 3rd inning, he gave up Walk from 2 outs, and then allowed an additional run with a timely doble by Yasushi Sasaki. Gota Suzuki, who took over with two outs and second base, hit the follow-up with a grounder pitcher and finished the inning with no runs.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning chasing 2 runs, the batting line was Ukyo Shuto with 2 outs, 1st and 3rd base with infield hit of players, etc., Yuki Yanagita A timely doble pops out to the player to bring the game back to the starting line. However, immediately after the top of the 4th inning, Suzuki pitcher, who went up to mound in the inning, was hit by Ryosuke Kikuchi's No. 1 solo. Still, in the bottom of the 4th inning, Yoshiyasu Sasakawa player hit a two-run timely hit from 2nd and 3rd base due to hit and an error, and succeeded in turning the game around.

From the top of the 5th inning onwards, Ryusei Oe pitcher, Fuga Otake pitcher, Hikaru Kimura pitcher, and Osuna pitcher each connected with a runs. In the top of the ninth inning, Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher cut off the follow-up with runner in scoring position and kept a one-run lead. Uezawa pitcher 2.2 innings, 46 pitches, 3 hit 2 walks Hit by Pitch 5 strike out 2 runs. Yanagida, who made his first appearance in five games, recorded 2 hit 2 RBI, including timely hits.

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Hiroki Tokoda - ● Hayato Tsunehiro - Shota Nakazaki S
So Naoyuki Uwasawa- Gota Suzuki - ○ Ryusei Oe -Fuga Otake-Hikaru Kimura- Osuna - S Kazuki Sugiyama

Text by Mao Tsutsui