◇ Orix vs. Fukuoka Softbank 8th round (11th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Fukuoka Softbank of the Hiroki Minei Minei hit a two-run double in the first inning.

Minei started the game as "No.8 catcher". Both teams were scoreless in the top of the 2nd inning, Taisei Makihara count In the top of the 2nd inning, with no runs scored by either team, Minei got on base on hit and entered the batter's box with one out and a runner on first. Daiki Tajima pitcher The first pitch of the second inning was a fastball from the opposing starter, , and he scooped it up and drove it into the left field stands. It was his first Home Run appearance in three games, and brought the team a valuable first run.

Minei's comment
I hit it straight up the middle. I went into the batter's box thinking only about expanding my chances, because scoring the first run is very important. home run I'm glad I was able to score the first run in the best possible way. I will work hard both offensively and defensively so that today's game, which is Mother's Day, will lead to a win.

Text by Aoi Nishijima

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