◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Fukuoka Softbank 5th game (22nd, Belluna Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank The first player to hit a solo shot in the first inning Ryoya Kurihara The first player to hit a solo shot in the first inning, No. 4.

Kurihara started the game as "No.3 third baseman". In the first inning, with two outs, he came to bat and, on his second pitch from count 1-0, caught the opposing starter Mitsunari Takahashi' s pitcher straight ball that was sweetly hit by a pitch. It was his first hit in four games and brought the team a valuable first run.

Comment from Kurihara
I hit a straight ball. I was conscious of my left hip, and I think I was able to hit it in a good way. home run I'm glad I was able to get off to a good start. I will do my best to win today.

Text by Aoi Nishijima