◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs Fukuoka Softbank Game 1 (3rd, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Fukuoka Softbank player Ryoya Kurihara hit No. 2 with two runs.

Kurihara started as "No. 6 third baseman". In the top of the 7th inning with both teams scoreless, the lead player Hotaka Yamakawa reached base with a hit in the third at-bat. count pulled a breaking ball thrown by opponent starter Kaito Mori pitcher from 1-0, and the ball flew to the pole of the light stand for the first two runs.

Kurihara will be Home Run in 6 games since the opening match. He provided great support to starter Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher, who had been pitch without runs so far.

◇Kurihara player's comment
"I hit fork. Mr. Uezawa is pitching well, so I wanted to score the first run and support him. I entered the plate with the intention of connecting, and as a result, I was able to bat well with home run. I definitely want to lead the card head to victory."

Text: Yui Kayama