◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tohoku Rakuten 1st round (15th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Tohoku Rakuten 's Hideto Asamura The first player hit a solo shot in the first game.

He started the game at No.3 first baseman. In the top of the 6th inning, with no runs scored by either team, he entered the batter's box with one down and no runner to bat. count Moinello, the opposing starter, threw the fourth pitch from 2-1 to pitcher and caught it without missing a pitch that came straight down the middle. The ball came up at a good angle and landed on the left home run terrace. The leadoff shot was the first run of the game.

Asamura's comment
I hit a straight ball. I'm glad I was able to hit it. Good luck, Sei!

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