Yokohama DeNA vs. Fukuoka Softbank "Nippon Seimei Central-Pa Interchange Game 2026" 1st round (5th, Yokohama Stadium)

Fukuoka Softbank Yokohama DeNA's fifth-ranked rookie Takahiro Takahashi hit his first professional hit solo shot in the first inning.

With the score 2-8, Takahashi entered the game with two outs in the top of the 9th inning and count 2-1, Takita Miyagi pitcher, who was pitching third, swung the bat at a sweet breaking ball pitch on the fourth pitch and the ball sailed wide into the middle left field stands.

He was promoted to the first team on May 31 and made his first professional appearance starting line-up on the same day against Hiroshima, but it was a bittersweet debut, as he gave up 3 struck out runs. He had not appeared in a game since then, but with one swing, he left a positive impression.

◇Takahashi's first records
First appearance May 31, 2026 against Hiroshima
First hit ・First Home Run June 5, 2026, against Yokohama DeNA

Text by Aoi Yokoyama