◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Saitama Seibu Round 11 (14th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Saitama Seibu Seiya Watanabe A player hit his first professional home run.

Watanabe Satoshi started as the third left fielder. In the first inning, the opposing starter Ryosuke Otsu He made a good hit on pitcher 's first pitch, a low inside pitch, and sent it flying straight into the left field stands. His first professional Home Run was a solo arch to score the team's first run of the season.

He joined the team as the second pick in the 2024 draft from Osaka University of Commerce. Despite being a rookie, he was in the starting starting line-up for the opening game and has maintained a batting average of over 40% since the start of the season. Although he was forced to leave the team temporarily due to injury, he has continued to play an indispensable role in the batting lineup since his return.

◇ Comment from Satoshi Watanabe
"I hit it straight. I narrowed down the ball's course to a certain extent and stepped up to the plate, and as a result, I was able to hit my first home run. It felt really good. It felt good."

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