◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 5 (22nd, ES CON FIELD)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Yukiya Ito The player hit his second solo home run.

In the top of the 6th inning, trailing by one run, with two outs and no runner on base, he stepped up to the plate for his third at-bat. count was 1-2. Taisho Tamai He powerfully pulled breaking ball thrown by pitcher, sending the ball into the upper deck of the left field stands. It was a confident hit that tied the game.

In games where he has started, Yu Ito has responded to the opportunity by recording hit in three consecutive games. In the game against Chiba Lotte Marines on the 18th, he hit a decisive two-run homer, his first of the season, showing that his form is improving. He will be looking to add more hit from here on out and lead the team with his batting.

◇Comment from player Yu Ito
"I hit a cutter. Koja was doing his best, so I went to the plate hoping to catch up somehow. I'm glad I was able to get a hit. I'll do my best to win."

Written by Yokazu Sonoda