◇ Saitama Seibu Lions vs Yokohama DeNA "Nippon Life Central-League-Pacific Interleague 2026" First Round (29th, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's Masayuki Kuwahara player unleashed a timely triple to take the lead.

In the bottom of the third inning with a 2-2 tie and no outs and a runner on first. count On the third pitch from 1-1, he bounced a high fastball in the opposite direction, breaking through the right-field line. Players runner and Natsuo Takizawa at first base made a quick run to score, and while the ball was delayed, Kuwabara also fouled third base.

Kuwahara immediately made an impact in their first match against his former team, Yokohama DeNA. The team then added timely hits to Yuto Koga and Sosuke Genda players, scoring four runs in one inning.

◇ Comment from Player Kuwabara
"I hit fastball. I came to the plate with the mindset of connecting to Nevin. He flew to a good spot, and Natsuo (Takizawa) had a great run!"

Text by Minagi Niwa