◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 17th round (9th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)
Fukuoka Softbank of the Hotaka Yamakawa Yamakawa hit a tie-breaking solo shot in the top of the 17th inning.
Yamakawa started the game as “No.4 DH”. In the second inning, right after the starter Kohei Arihara pitcher In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Yamakawa entered the batter’s box as the first hitter batter and hit a Takayuki Kato pitcher He hit a high breaking ball pitch from the outside corner of the plate. The ball reached the left field bleachers and immediately tied the game.
The game was a battle for the top spot with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham, which was in second place with a game lead of “1”. In their last meeting at the end of last month, Fukuoka Softbank won 2-1, but the outcome of this three-game series will also be interesting to watch.
Yamakawa’s comment
I hit change-up. I reacted well and was able to catch it. I’m glad that I was able to catch up home run right after I allowed the first goal. I will do my best to get the head of an important card in the battle for the top spot.
Written by Aoi Nishijima
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