◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Saitama Seibu Lions 7th round (1st, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Sena Tsuge A player made a timely hit in the top of the 5th inning. His performance in both offense and defense was outstanding.

It was his first professional start. Sou Sato pitcher The leadoff hitter was Tsuge, who made his first starting line-up start of the season at "No. 8, catcher". First, he recorded hit in his first at-bat, and in his second at-bat in the top of the 4th inning with one out and one on, he expanded his chances by returning pitcher. After that, Natsuo Takizawa player's hit from bases loaded with one out, Manaya Nishikawa He contributed to the extra run with a good base running. He returned a run to second base runner between infield hit of the player.

In the top of the 5th inning, the third batter came around with one out bases loaded and a good opportunity. full count He caught the 7th pitch from the second baseman, Jr. Yusuke Azuma pitcher The ball sailed between the third and third baserunners. Tsuge made his first appearance of the season on April 19 against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham. In his few appearances, he has made his presence felt with 3 hit appearances in one game for the first time since June 12, 2021.

Comments from Tsuge
I hit a straight ball. bases loaded I had sacrifice fly in mind at the time, but I was able to hit it well.

Text by Aoi Yokoyama