◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Hanshin Tigers "Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026" Second Round (10th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

​Fukuoka Softbank Yuki Yanagita hit the 8th solo home.

He started as the fifth batter DH. In the bottom of the fourth, trailing by two runs, with one out, he entered his second at-bat, and on the second pitch after the count 1-0 lead, he swung through the floating breaking ball of opposing starter Kotaro Otake pitcher. The ball landed in the right field stands, marking his first hit in eight games, and he scored one run.

◇ Comment from Yanagida
"The one I hit was two seam fastball. It was a bit tight, but I was able to swing through firmly. home run It was a good opportunity to be found."

Text by Aoi Nishijima