The Pacific League first of the season was Kotaro Kiyomiya! Chusei Mannami The first solo shot of the season was a three-run shot in the first inning!

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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters player Kotaro Kiyomiya © Pacific League TV
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters player Kotaro Kiyomiya © Pacific League TV

◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 1st round (27th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham The first and second runs of the game Kotaro Kiyomiya The first two runs scored by Chusei Mannami The first two runs came in the top of the 1st inning, and the third came in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

In the top of the 1st inning, Sachi Kiyomiya came to bat with no outs and no one on base, and count 0-2, the opponent's starter Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher fork The ball landed in the right home run terrace. With two outs runner and no outs, No. 5 Chusei Mannami sent a sweet fork ball into the left-field stands. 2 Home Run and three runs scored.

Sachi Kiyomiya played only one game in the final open game due to an injury, but he has been hitting .333 with 3 Home Run runs batted in in five games for his farm team. Mannami also had a .579 batting average in five farm games. 2026 season Pacific League is off to a great start, marking the first and second of the season.

Text by Rioko Niwa

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The Pacific League first of the season was Kotaro Kiyomiya! Chusei Mannami The first solo shot of the season was a three-run shot in the first inning!