On June 25, in the tenth round between Fukuoka Softbank and Orix Buffaloes held in MIZUHO PayPay Dome, Fukuoka Softbank win 5-2. After the league resumed, they secured winning records for the second consecutive matchup.

Fukuoka Softbank The starter Jun Maeda pitcher in the top of the 2nd inning, allowing the first run between bases loaded and double play with no outs, the sacrifice fly adds a run in the top of the 3rd. In the top of the sixth, he hit three consecutive hits and caused a bases loaded out, leading to his removal from the mound. Still, the Gota Suzuki pitcher who replaced him managed to hold runs by just one pitch and double play.

In the bottom of the third, Kensuke Kondo scored one run with his 17th solo homer. In the bottom of the fifth, Kondo hit another timely hit, bringing the game to the starting point. In the bottom of the sixth, after an enemy error resulted in one out with runners on second and third, Yudai Shoji hit a two-run single with two outs to take the lead. Tomoya Masaki The player also continued with timely hits, bringing the score to 5-2.

In the top of the seventh, leading by three runs, third pitcher Osuna pitcher retired all three batters in order. In the top of the eighth, Yuki Matsumoto pitcher had runner in scoring position with one out and runners on first and second, but they closed the crucial momentum and held runs the score. The top of the ninth inning was sealed off by Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher, and the game ended with a solid relay.

The win Fukuoka Softbank was 5.1 innings pitched by the Jun Maeda pitcher pitchers, 11 hit 1 Walk, 4 strike out 2 runs. Second runner, Go Suzuki pitcher, made a brilliant comeback and celebrated his first professional win. In the lineup, Kondo recorded 4 hit 2 RBI including Home Run, and Shoji recorded 2 hit 2 RBI including go-ahead hits.

Meanwhile, the losing Orix Buffaloes saw starting pitcher Taito Takashima pitcher pitch 95 pitches in 4.2 innings, 6 hit 1 Walk, 5 strike out 2 runs and unable to fulfill his role. The lineup had 13 hit, with Ryoma Yamanaka players hitting 3 hit for the second consecutive game, Ryo Ota players and Keita Nakagawa each hitting 3 hit, but they only scored 2 runs and lacked connection.

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O Takashima Yasuto - ● Yamazaki Soichiro -Kosei Yoshida- Hiroshi -Ryusei Gonda
So Jun Maeda- ○ Gota Suzuki- Osuna -Yuki Matsumoto- S Kazuki Sugiyama

Written by Ao Yokoyama