Pinch hitter Shoya Makino hits a two-run home run and his batting average in the opening match exceeds 30%.

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2025.3.19(水) 15:46

Saitama Seibu Lions player Shoya Makino © Pacific League TV
Saitama Seibu Lions player Shoya Makino © Pacific League TV

◇Saitama Seibu vs. Hiroshima Open Game (19th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Shoya Makino A player from Saitama hit the first two runs of the open game.

In the bottom of the 7th inning, the score was 5-0. Seiya Watanabe The player's Hit by Pitch, the substitute batter and the Junichiro Kishi The player's infield hit produced a good opportunity with no outs and runners on first and second. The next Keisuke Nakata sacrifice bunt double play Maki fielder’s choice was sent to bat with two outs and a runner on first. count On the fifth pitch from 3-1, Sotaro Shimauchi pitcher pulled an inside fastball pitch and the ball went up at a good angle and went straight into the right field stands. The first pitch of the game was a good one, and he responded to the call with a brilliant shot.

Maki fielder’s choice is hitting well with a .308 batting average (as of pre-game), 13 At Bat 4 hit in 7 games in the open tournament. With three games remaining in the open tournament, he hopes to continue his appeal.

fielder’s choice Maki-His comments
I hit a straight ball. I went into the batter's box determined to swing aggressively at pitches that entered my zone. I'm glad the result was Home Run."

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