◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 3rd game (5th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Masayuki Kuwahara The player of Saitama Home Run hit for the first time after he moved to Tohoku.

Kuwabara, who appeared on starting line-up as "No.1 left fielder", entered the batter's box as the first hitter batter in the bottom of the 3rd inning, chasing a single run, and caught the second breaking ball pitch. The ball soared high and was sucked into the left field stands where many fans were waiting.

Kuwabara joined Saitama Seibu Lions this season as an FA transfer. He has been used as a leadoff man, and he has continued to bring a flow to the team, such as his first RBI hit since joining the team on the 2nd against Orix Buffaloes. Manaya Nishikawa As players have been sent back to the farm due to the slump, the 15-year veteran has been making his presence felt.

Comment from Kuwabara
I hit a curveball. I swung as hard as I could to give the team momentum. I'm glad it turned out well."

Text by Aoi Yokoyama