◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tokyo Yakult "Nippon Life Central and Pacific League Interleague 2026" Round 3 (14th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank ・ Isami Nomura players' excellent defense shone brightly.

The top of the 7th inning came into the top of the seventh with the team trailing by 4 runs. Leadoff player Hideki Nagaoka returned the breaking ball of the fourth Hikaru Kimura pitcher, and the ball soared center fielder forward. Although the ball nearly dropped, short stop Nomura made a desperate back-run and successfully caught up catch. He stopped leadoff hitter from reaching base and saved pitcher Kimura.

Fukuoka Softbank The lineup was blocked by opposing starter Yasunobu Okugawa pitcher through seven innings, allowing four hit scattered through the seventh inning, but they want to turn the tide with Nomura's defense.

Text by Aoi Nemoto