◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Orix Buffaloes 13th Round (21st, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Keita Yamamoto player scored the opening home run. It was his first goal since May 26.

In the bottom of the second inning with the score tied 0-0, Megumi Yamamoto led off and caught the second pitch thrown by the opposing starter, Espinoza pitcher, a ball to the outside box. The ball that extended in the center fielder direction hit the top of the wall and went to home run. He took the lead with his second solo homer for the first time since May 26.

This season, he was promoted in May, posting 31 At Bat 9 hit in 11 games with a .290 batting average, but was removed from the roster at the end of the month due to concussion. He returned to the first team on July 18.

◇ Comment from Megumi Yamamoto
"The one who hit was two seam fastball. I was able to swing aggressively and boldly, and that result turned out to be home run. I'm glad we got into good form with the home run to score the lead. I want to keep contributing to scoring and turning it into a win."

Text by Minagi Niwa