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

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 's Ryosuke Tatsumi The first batter of the game, who started at 3rd base, , gave up the winning run in the 5th inning.

He started the game at No. 3 center fielder and went to bat in the fifth inning with two outs and runners at first and third. count From 1-1 in the fifth inning, the third pitch thrown by the opposing starter, , was low and pulled. Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher The third pitch thrown by the opposing starter, fastball, was a low pitch. The sharp hit went over second baseman the head of the batter and was good for the winning run. He has played a key role in both his first and second at bats, getting on base Walk.

In 14 games this season, Tatsumi has a .388 batting average and a .483 on-base percentage (as of pre-game). With this timely hit, he has reached hit in eight consecutive games.

Comment from Tatsumi
He hit fastball. I couldn't let Furusawa win in the last game even though he pitched well. I'm glad I was able to get the chance to hit the ball.