◇ Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, Game 5 (29th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Ryuya Taira The player recorded his first professional Home Run.

On this day, he made starting line-up first start of the season as the "number 8 batter and third baseman." In the top of the 7th inning, trailing by 3 runs, on the fifth pitch of a 3-1 count, he swung hard at a high fastball, and the ball landed in the left field stands where the fans were waiting. It was his first professional Home Run in his fourth year.

Although he has mainly come in as a pinch runner this season, he had already recorded 2 hit in 5 At Bat-bats before the game. Can he continue to impress with his batting and secure a regular starting position?

◇Comment from Taira
"I hit fastball. I had decided to go for it no matter what kind of ball it was. I'm glad it turned out well. I'll work hard to be able to hit even better from now on." (With a calm expression)

◇Taira's Home Run record
First Home Run: April 29, 2026, against Chiba Lotte Marines

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa