◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 5 (26th, Heiwa Lease Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines 's Misho Nishikawa The player hit a go-ahead Home Run in the first inning.

He started the game as the "number 2 batter and left fielder." In the top of the first inning, he connected with the third pitch from opposing starter Yugo Maeda, fastball on the outside corner, and sent it into the right field stands. The team took the lead with a home run for the second consecutive game. However, the game was called off midway through the bottom of the second inning due to heavy rain. His second solo home run of the season, his first in eight games since the game against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham on April 15th, vanished into thin air.

Nishikawa's batting average was .316 before the start of the season. He has shown consistent performance since the opening of the season and is leading the team.

◇ Comment from Nishikawa
"I hit it straight. I was just trying to do my own swing. I'm glad I was able to hit it well."

Text by Mao Tsutsui