◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Chunichi "Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026" Game 1 (9th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte Marines Misho Nishikawa The team took a two-run lead thanks to timely hits from their players.

In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the score tied at 1-1, the leadoff batter... Eito Takabe A player gets on base with hit, Atsuki Tomosugi Player's sacrifice bunt, Ryusei Ogawa hit by a player put runners on first and third with one out, creating a scoring opportunity. Nishikawa stepped up to the plate and hit the seventh pitch, sending the ball through the gap between first and second base for a go-ahead defense single. Toshiya Sato sacrifice fly by a player gave them a two-run lead in this inning.

Nishikawa had already RBI in an RBI with an infield grounder in the first inning. He is also having a great second year, recording a league-leading batting average of .313 (as of before the game).

◇Comment from Nishikawa
"I hit a curveball. It was a chance, so I just went for it."

Text by Rian Ueno