◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 2 (18th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles took an early lead in the bottom of the third inning, scoring four runs.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning, with both teams scoreless, Walk occurred. Hiroto Kobukata With hit from the players creating a bases loaded situation with two outs, the batter who hit the walk walk-off Itsuki Murabayashi The player hit the second pitch, cutter, and the ball bounced off third baseman 's glove, allowing two runners to score. With two outs and runners on first and second base... Hideto Asamura The player also hit a timely doble, extending the lead to four runs.

This go-ahead hit extended Murabayashi's hit to four games, and Asamura recorded RBI since the opening game. Starting pitcher Urena received four runs of support and is aiming for his first win since coming to Japan.

◇Comment from Murabayashi
"I hit a cut shot. I'm glad I was able to get a hit because Urena was doing her best. I'll do my best to win (with a determined expression)."

◇Asamura's comment
"I hit a straight pitch. I'm glad I was able to hit it (calmly)."

Text by Mao Tsutsui