On July 16, in the 14th round between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and Fukuoka Softbank held in ES CON FIELD, Fukuoka Softbank win 6-2.

Fukuoka Softbank Starting pitcher Taiga Kamichatani pitcher started without allowing the runner to second base through the third inning. In the bottom of the fourth, with one out and a runner on third, Yuya Gunji allowed the lead on a timely hit, but in the top of the fifth, an opponent's error and Riku Watanabe 's hit allowed one out, runners on first and second, and with two outs, Kensuke Kondo hit a timely hit to tie the game.

In the bottom of the fifth, Taiki Narama hit his fourth solo homer to give the team the lead, but in the top of the sixth, Yuki Yanagita hit his 11th solo homer to tie the game again. In the top of the seventh, Ukyo Shuto and Kondo hit consecutive hits, creating a good opportunity with runners on second and third with no outs, and Taisei Makihara followed with a two-run doble to put the game ahead. Then, Ryoya Kurihara hit his 27th two-run homer, scoring four runs in the inning.

From the seventh inning onward, Osuna pitcher, Yuki Matsumoto pitcher, and Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher each connected the first inning without runs, ending the game 6-2. Starting pitcher pitcher Kamichatani pitched 100 pitches in the sixth inning, throwing 5 hit 3 Walk 9 strike out 2 runs, earning his first start since the transfer. The lineup saw Kurihara hit his 27th two-run homer, and Yanagita hit his 11th solo homer with two hit. Kondo, Makihara, and Watanabe also recorded 2 hit.

The losing Hokkaido Nippon-Ham was starter Hiromi Ito pitcher pitching 6.0 innings, throwing 105 pitches, 9 hit, 2 walks Hit by Pitch 4 strike out 5 runs (earned runs 4). They allowed the go-ahead game in the 7th inning and couldn't hold on. The lineup struggled, throwing 8 hit and 2 runs.

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So ○ Taiga Kamichatani-Osuna-Yuki Matsumoto--Kazuki Sugiyama
Japan ● Hiromi Ito-Kenta Uehara-Taisei Yanagawa-Tsubasa Namatame

Written by Shinei Tradition