◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Northeast Rakuten Eagles 8th Round (2nd, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank of the Ryoya Kurihara player hit the first 7 grand slam of the game.

In a scoreless bottom of the third inning, both Fukuoka Softbank Takashi Umino player, Ukyo Shuto and Tatsuru Yanagimachi and a hit by pitch by Walk, creating an opportunity for two runs bases loaded to score. No.4 Kurihara, who came in to bat second in the inning, caught the opposing starter Ureña's breaking ball second pitch from count 0-1, and the ball landed just short of the light pole. With one swing, he fulfilled the No. 4 job.

This was his second consecutive Home Run game, and he had made 3 RBI in a row from Orix Buffaloes on the 28th to the day before, showing his competitive strength with 4 RBI at the end of the 3rd inning in this game.

Comment from Kurihara
I just wanted to give Otsu (Ryosuke) the first goal somehow. I was able to catch change-up perfectly with a good reaction. bases loaded I'm glad I was able to make the most of my chance to bat. I would like to continue to do my best to lead the team to victory.

Text by Aoi Nishijima