◇Saitama Seibu vs. Fukuoka Softbank 9th game (7th, Belluna Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank The first pitch of the game was a solo shot by a Ryoya Kurihara The first player to hit a solo shot in the 9th inning was the Saitama player.

runner Kurihara, who started the game as No. 3 third baseman, went to bat first with one out in the first inning. Riku Ogata He was on second with no outs runner and no outs stolen base, but from count 2-2, he caught a straight ball from opposing starter Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher and brought it into right center field.

It was Kurihara's first start in four games. He immediately responded with a shot.

Comment from Kurihara
I hit a straight ball. I just thought about doing my own swing. I caught it perfectly home run and was happy to score an important first run. I will do my best to help the team win again, and to get a win over (Giant Higashihama)."

Text by Aoi Nemoto

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