◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte Game 14 (27th, ES CON FIELD)
Soto of Chiba Lotte hit a three-run shot in the ninth to tie the score.
In the top of the 4th inning, with 3 runs behind, Chiba Lotte created a good opportunity with 2 outs and 1st and 2nd base with hit Naonori Yasuda players and Misho Nishikawa players. Here, when Soto, who started in the game “No. 6 first baseman”, went to bat and carried a high fastball from the opponent’s starter, Hiromi Ito pitcher, to the left bullpen. The team equalized in this Home Run. I took advantage of a few opportunities.
Soto has been improving in the summer. As of before the game, he is leading the batting line with a monthly batting average of .350.
◇Soto’s comment
“I hit fastball, and I was just thinking about hitting the ball that came to the strike zone firmly because I was being cornered. I’m glad I was able to capture it well!”
Written by Hiroki Tanijima
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