◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Chiba Lotte Marines Game 5 (8th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Chiba Lotte Marines succeeded in turning the game around with 5 points in one fell swoop.

The batting line was scoreless for 7 hit until the 5th inning, and the opponent's starter, Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher, could not catch it. Still, in the top of the 6th inning with 2 runs behind, Polanco and Kyuto Ueda player hit created a good opportunity to bases loaded with no outs, and Atsuki Tomosugi player hit a timely hit and returned 1 run.

Still, in the situation of no deaths bases loaded, it was pinch hitter Toshiya Sato who entered the plate. count Even though they were trailing 0-2, they pulled a floating breaking ball and it became a timely two-point doble for a comeback. Furthermore, from 1 out, 2nd and 3rd base, Kyota Fujiwara caught a fastball from 2nd runner Hernandez pitcher and added 1 run. 5 hit became a big inning with 5 points.

◇Tomosugi player's comment
"I hit cutter, and I'm glad I was able to hit it because I had been going around with chances all the time."

◇Sato player's comment
"I think it was cutter that I hit, and it was a chance that everyone connected and created, so I focused more on simplicity. I'm glad I was able to hit in a good situation."

◇Fujiwara player's comment
"I hit it straight, it was a chance after a comeback, and I thought it was an additional point, so I'm glad I was able to score it."

Text: Aoi Nishijima