“I didn’t notice” the message from manager Shinjo during an “emergency meeting” and Kotaro Kiyomiya, who was selected as the leadoff hitter, is now just one hit away from the most hit with a multi-hit game.
Sports Hochi
2025.9.29(月) 06:00
Pacific League Lotte 3-4 Nippon-Ham (28th, Zozo Marine)
He gave up a painful line drive. 2-3 in the 7th inning with one out and two on, Nippon-Ham Kotaro Kiyomiya infielder (26) caught Kojima’s first pitch, hit in front of right. It was his third hit of the day, following a direct hit doble to left wall in the first inning and a hit infield hit to right field in the fifth inning. This was his 11th home run of the season, bringing him to 140 hit and within one run of the top Rakuten hitter, Murabayashi. I want to take what I can get. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have the right equipment and the right tools. Rakuten The team is at a disadvantage with only two games remaining against the five remaining games of the top three hit teams, but he showed his desire to win the most titles, which would be his first as a professional.
Manager Shinjo’s assistance was effective. On this day, he was selected as the lead batter for the third time this season, since the April 27th game against Lotte (Ace Con). After the previous day’s game, he was informed by the press that Yuki Kiyomiya had a chance to win the title, and explained the reason for his selection, saying, “Because (the press) is saying it. I thought I had to (put him in the leadoff position).” He seemed unsatisfied with winning with a batting average of .270, saying, “Even if I win, it doesn’t really mean anything,” but he expressed his support, saying, “Well, it will still be recorded in the records. I want him to be the lead batter for the next two games.”
There was also an “emergency meeting” before the game. After the previous day’s game, Manager Shinjo sent a direct message to Yuki Kiyomiya regarding the most hit. However, Yuki Kiyomiya surprisingly “ignored it, unread,” saying, “Apparently I received a DM. I didn’t notice.” After learning of the message before the game, he spoke directly with the manager and united their desire to win the title.
This season, he played in 136 games, the most on the team, and racked up hit. “How do I interpret these (remaining) two games? My true worth as a player will be put to the test,” said the 26-year-old, who leads the team and is set to snatch his first title in the final stages of the season. (Haruki Kawakami)
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