◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte 1st Round (28th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Chiba Lotte The batting line burst into flames. The batting line connected and scored six runs to win the game. Dora 1 rookie Misho Nishikawa also had his first professional hit.

Trailing by one run, Chiba Lotte had a good opportunity in the top of the sixth inning with back-to-back doble by Eito Takabe and Kyuto Ueda to put runners on second and third with no outs. Ryusei Ogawa followed with an RBI single to left field to tie the game. In addition, Misho Nishikawa, who started this match in the "No. 1 and left fielder" positions, followed with a timely hit and succeeded in winning the game. With runners on second and third with one out in the sacrifice bunt, Kyota Fujiwara 's two-run RBI single extended the lead to 4-1, and Toshiya Sato 's two-run single from first base with two outs put the game out of reach.

Nishikawa hit his first professional hit with a timely hit. Last season, Dora 1 Ueda also had a hit, and new forces are emerging.

◇ Ogawa's comment (6th inning, timely hit to tie the game)
"I hit cutter, and I thought I could hit at least outfield fly if I hit a high, sweet ball, and I was able to hit it well where it floated. I'm glad I hit the ball to a good spot."

◇ Nishikawa's comment (6th inning, timely hit, first professional hit)
"I think it was probably a shot that I hit, and when I got to the inside, I was already going to spin and go for it, so I was able to hit it the way I wanted to. I'm glad that I was able to hit the first hit in a good situation. I want to give the ball to my parents."

◇ Fujiwara's comment (6th inning, 2-run RBI)
"I hit it change-up and it was an opportunity so I was able to go for an early count and breaking ball to swing it. I'm glad I was able to return runner."

◇ Sato Comment (6th inning, No. 1, 2 runs)
"It was a shot that I hit, and it was good because I was able to hit it aggressively from the first ball and finish it off with one shot. I will continue to tighten up and do my best."

Written by Hiroki Tanijima

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