◇Fukuoka Softbank vs Chiba Lotte Marines 21st Round (11th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank's Tomoya Masaki hit a game-tying 25th solo Home Run.

In the bottom of the 1st inning trailing by one run, Tomoya Masaki entered the batter's box as the leadoff hitter. On a 3-1 count, he hit a fastball from the opponent's starter, pitcher Shuta Ishikawa, and the ball landed in the right-field stands. With his 7th leadoff hitter Home Run of the season, he brought the game back to even.

In the previous game, he hit a go-ahead 24th solo Home Run, and in September, he has recorded 3 Home Run in 9 games.

◇Tomoya Masaki Comment
"I entered the batter's box wanting to catch up immediately after allowing the lead. Being able to take a decisive swing on a favorable count resulted in a home run. I want to continue to be involved in scoring and lead the team to victory."

Text by Aoi Nemoto