◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Saitama Seibu Lions 14th Round (2nd, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Ryoya Kurihara player hit his 23rd solo homer.

Entering the bottom of the sixth inning with a one-run lead. Kurihara led off and entered his third at-bat. count From 0-1, he swung through a fastball from opposing starter Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher, sending the ball to right-center. He added a valuable run with his 23rd solo home run on the terrace.

Kurihara hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th in the first game and a two-run homer in the bottom of the 1st in the previous game. He has recorded a single home run in this game as well, leading the league by Home Run several league days.

◇ Comment from Kurihara
"I hit it straight fast. I just wanted to add some runs. I was able to swing my own well. I'm glad I was able to get run run on Otsu."

Text by Aoi Nemoto