◇ Fukuoka Softbank signs rookie Hokuto, drafted 8th in the development league, to a regular contract.

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks have signed a regular contract with pitcher Hokuto, who joined the team this season as the 8th pick in the developmental draft from Chuo University. number will be "43".

pitcher Hokuto has started in 6 of the 7 farm team games so far, pitching 39.1 innings with an excellent ERA of 1.37. In the game The Giants on June 23rd, he complete game win allowing only 6 hit 1 runs in 9 innings. With the team's starting rotation looking a bit shaky, will he be able to perform well and earn a spot in the rotation?

◇ Fukuoka Softbank 's "BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA" The FOODHALL will be renovated this summer.

The FOODHAL on the 3rd floor of "BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA," a multi-entertainment building next to MIZUHO PayPay Dome will be renovated this summer. On Wednesday, July 29th, "Gindako Highball Sakaba E・ZO," where you can enjoy takoyaki and super-carbonated highballs, will open on the same floor.

Furthermore, on July 31st (Friday), "Kurume Tachibana Udon Onsou," a beloved udon restaurant from Kurume, will open its first location in Fukuoka City. On July 1st (Wednesday), "Yakiniku Akami Nikugato" reopened as "Yakiniku Hakata Meat."

MIZUHO PayPay Dome FUKUOKA is open until 11:30 PM when professional baseball night games are held there, making it a convenient venue for after-game celebrations or second parties.

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