◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Fukuoka Softbank, Game 11 (16th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Fukuoka Softbank 's Yuta Yamamoto recorded his first hit since joining the team.

Starting as the seventh batter and catcher, Yamamoto stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat in the top of the second inning with one out and a runner on first. With a 1-1 count, he connected with breaking ball from opposing pitcher Tatsuki Koja, sending the ball through the gap between third base and shortstop to left field. His first hit since joining the team was a valuable one that extended the scoring opportunity. Following this, Ukyo Shuto also hit hit, and with the bases bases loaded and one out, Yudai Shoji hit sacrifice fly to score the first run.

On the 12th of this month, Yamamoto was traded from Yokohama DeNA to Fukuoka Softbank. He immediately started in the game against Saitama Seibu Lions on the 13th, the day he joined the team, and diligently guided the six pitcher. In this game, he contributed to scoring the first run and made his presence felt both offensively and defensively.

Written by Aoi Nemoto