◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Fukuoka Softbank 21st round (23rd, ES CON FIELD)

Fukuoka Softbank of the Taisei Makihara The first two runs came in the top of the 4th inning, when the score was 4 runs behind.

He entered the game at No.5 right fielder and starting line-up. Hotaka Yamakawa The first player hit got on base, and with no outs, he went to bat second. The first pitch thrown by the opposing starter, Ren Fukushima, was a straight ball high in the air, and the ball flew into the right field stands for the second run of the game, No. 3.

Dai Makihara, who is in great form with a monthly batting average of .379 (pre-game) in August, leads the team with his competitive spirit, having hit .379 in 11 consecutive hit games and .301 in 3 consecutive RBI games.

Comment from Dai Makihara
I hit a straight ball. I was behind in the game and I just wanted to do something. I think I was able to be aggressive with my swing, and I think that home run was the result. I want to turn things around for Arihara, who has supported the team up to this point.”

Text by Yui Kayama

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