◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Marines 22nd Round (12th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

​Chiba Lotte Marines Kyota Fujiwara player hit the opening solo home run for the eighth game.

In the top of the first inning, Fujiwara came to bat with no runner outs. He sharply swung through the breaking ball of opposing starter Ratledge pitcher, making his first appearance in Japan, and the ball went to right. The hit hit the stands, giving him the lead-ahead eighth solo homer.

Fujiwara had finished his last three games at 12 At Bat 1 hit, but he hopes to use this one as a starting point to improve his form.

◇ Comment from Fujiwara
"The ones I hit were cutter or slider. I was planning to be aggressive from first baseman strike, and I was able to swing solidly."

Text by Aoi Nemoto