Hotaka Yamakawa hits his 19th solo home run in two consecutive games. “I have a good feeling” – 3 hit in this game | Pacific League

◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Game 19 (16th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank ‘s Hotaka Yamakawa hit a solo shot No. 19.

In the bottom of the 6th inning with a score of 7-0, the third at-bat was greeted without one out runner. Against the opponent’s starter Kazuya Ojima pitcher, who had been closer to runs so far, he caught a breaking ball that floated from 0-1 on the count, and the ball flew into the home run terrace to the left of the center fielder Home Run.

The day before, he had 2 hit including No. 18 grand slam, and this Home Run was in great form with 3 hit in this match. Pacific League Home Run He is four runs away from Reyes, who is at the top of the rankings. Can they mass-produce Home Run at this rate and become the Home Run king for the second year in a row?

◇Yamakawa Comment
“I hit change-up. I was able to enter the plate with a good feeling while the hits continued. I hope it can be a shot that somehow changes the flow.”

Text: Yui Kayama

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