◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 14th Round (11th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank scored 7 runs from the first inning with 13 aggressive players.

This game entered after losing the opening game of the series. In the top of the first inning, starter Tomohisa Ozeki pitcher retired with nine pitches, and the lineup immediately created a good opportunity with runners on first and second with no outs thanks to consecutive hits by Tomoya Masaki and Ukyo Shuto in the bottom of the first inning. The following Kensuke Kondo player doble gave them the lead to two runs, and with one out and a runner on third, Yuki Yanagita added another run with a timely single. Furthermore, in this inning, Taisei Makihara hit his second three-run homer and Shuto hit a timely single, scoring heavily from the first inning.

In this round, hitter 13 players scored 7 hit 3 Walk 7 goals. Makihara has scored his first Home Run in about a month since the Hanshin Tigers match on June 9.

◇ Comment from Player Kondo
"The one who hit was two seam fastball. I was determined to make the most of the opening run opportunity I got from the first inning's consecutive hits. It got a bit stumbling, but being able to hold it through solidly led to a timely hit. I'm glad we were able to take the lead in such a good way."

◇ Comment from Yanagida
"I hit change-up. runner I thought about hitting the bat whenever I had a chance at third base. I'm glad it connected at the right time."

◇ Comment from Player Makihara
"The one I hit was two seam fastball. We took the lead and scored again, and in a good momentum, we were able to go all out. That boldness turned into the best form of home run. I'm glad we were able to score an extra run that would lead to a good development."