On June 23, in the third round of the Farm regular season Fukuoka Softbank vs. The Giants held at Tamahome Stadium Chikugo, Fukuoka Softbank win 2-1.

Fukuoka Softbank 's starting pitcher was Hokuto pitcher, an 8th pick in development. In the first inning, with hit and Walk, they faced a crisis with runners on second and third, and Richard's timely infield hit allowed a run. However, in the second and third innings, hitter three pitchers retired them with strong pitching. From then on, the key points were tightened and the runs pitch continued.

In the bottom of the third, the lineup Hotaka Yamakawa with one out and a runner on first infield hit by Akira Nakamura player. The player hit his second two-run homer, successfully turning the game around. Hokuto pitcher, supported by the team, faced another crisis in the top of the 8th with one out and runners on second, but retired the following batters and runs the team. The top of the ninth inning ended with a safe pitch, ending the game 2-1.

Hokuto pitcher recorded his first complete game in regular season with 116 pitches over 9 innings, 6 hit, 4 Walk 4 strike out 1 runs. The batting lineup features Takahashi Takahashi and Yutaro Fujita, each recording 2 hit.

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Giants: Teppei Matagi - Yugo Bando - Ryuji Kitaura
So ○ Hokuto

Text by Seiichi Nakagawa

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