◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Saitama Seibu Lions 13th Round (1st, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

​Fukuoka Softbank Ryoya Kurihara player hit his 22nd two-run homer.

In the first inning, the opposing starter Wynnance pitcher hit the leadoff Tomoya Masaki solo homer for the 10th, giving the lineup the lead. With one out and a runner on first and runner in the Walk, Kurihara got the batting turn. The first and second pitches kept coming, and with count leading 3-1 and hitter in the lead, the fifth pitch from count went low to the opposite direction. The angled ball flew into the left field home run terrace.

Kurihara has led the lineup so far, recording league-leading Home Run and RBI. This surpassed the 21 Home Run recorded in 2021, setting a career-high number. We want to keep producing home run for a third consecutive championship.

◇ Comment from Player Kurihara
"The one who hit was two seam fastball. I came to the plate hoping to add another run when I was in a good momentum to take the lead. I was able to hold off the ball firmly. home run I was able to score an extra run and support Yugo Maeda, which was great."

Text by Minagi Niwa