Kensuke Kondo hits his 3rd home run of the season, a two-run shot, to take the lead! "I was able to react well and hit it well." | Pacific League

Kensuke Kondo hits his third home run of the season, a two-run shot, to take the lead! "I was able to react well and hit it."

Pacific League Insight

April 7, 2026 15:09

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks player Kensuke Kondo © Pacific League TV

◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Saitama Seibu Lions Game 1 (July 7th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Kensuke Kondo The player hit a go-ahead two-run homer.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning, with the score tied 1-1, with one out... Ukyo Shuto After a player reached base with an infield hit, Kondo followed with a sharp swing and connected with a low pitch. The ball soared into home run terrace in right field, giving his team a 3-1 lead.

◇Comment from Kondo
"The pitch I hit was slider. I reacted well and was able to hit it. I'm glad it was home run and a go-ahead home run run. I'll continue to provide support so that we can keep this going and win."

Text by Ayako Kikuchi