Ryoya Kurihara hits his tying seventh solo home run! He has three hit in two consecutive games.
Pacific League Insight
2025.9.18(木) 21:43
◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 24th round (18th and MIZUHO PayPay Dome)
Fukuoka Softbank of the Ryoya Kurihara player hit a tie-breaking solo shot No. 7.
In the bottom of the 8th inning with a runner behind. Kurihara, batting fourth, hit back the first pitch of the inning. Ruei-Yang Gu Lin pitcher The ball went to the right-center field. The pitch came up at a good angle and landed on the terrace for a tie-breaking solo shot.
Kurihara had been active up to his third at-bat, hitting 2 hit 1 Walk. With this one shot, he made it 3 hit in two consecutive games.
Comment from Kurihara
I don’t know how I hit home run.’ I think I was so focused and concentrated. Anyway, I am glad that I was able to catch up. The Fighters I just wanted to try to win the match against the “Mere Old Man”.
Text by Aoi Nemoto
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