◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tokyo Yakult "Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026" First Round (12th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Tomoya Masaki player hit his sixth solo home run to take the lead.

Masaki, starting as the leadoff first baseman, caught the third pitch from the 1-1 count in the first inning, thrown by the opposing starter Kojiro Yoshimura pitcher. The ball landed on the terrace home run right-center field. With the leading hitter Home Run in two consecutive matches, they brought the team a valuable opening goal.

◇ Comment from Masaki
"I hit fastball. As the team's leadoff batter, I wanted to swing so hard that the opposing pitcher would feel uncomfortable. home run and it was great to score the opening goal in the best possible way. I want to keep contributing to scoring from here on."

Text by Aoi Nishijima