nippon Ham Fighters Secure First Consecutive Win in September with Explosive Batting, narrow Gap to Hawks
SAITAMA – The nippon Ham Fighters achieved their first consecutive win in September today, fueled by a dominant offensive performance that saw them rack up 16 hits and 10 runs against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. The Fighters narrowed the gap with the Hawks, winning the game with a final score of 10-4.A remarkable seven hits and six runs where scored in the first round of batters alone, setting the tone for a decisive victory.
The Fighters’ offense exploded throughout the game. In the first inning, a 6-0 hit was recorded with plays to left fielders from second and third base. Nomura followed with a grounder from second and third base. The second inning saw Kitayama walk to Tonmiya, Nishino fly to left, Mori ground out to second, Sugimoto to right, and Nakayasu to Benibayashi, keeping Sou with a grounder for one base. Imagawa struck out against Takashima, Reyes walked, Gokuji was right-handed, Kiyomiya Yuki was Nakayasu, Matsumoto Tsuyoshi grounded out to shortstop, and Yamagata grounded out to second, failing to score.
The third inning brought further momentum, with Kitayama hitting a double in the left field line to Hirooka. Narama struck out against Takashima, Tamiya walked, Nomura hit a grounder on third base, and Imagawa hit a left double with two outs and a left baseman, bringing the score to 7-0. Reyes was then walked.
The fourth inning saw kitayama ground out to second, Mori fly to left, and Sugimoto strike out, resulting in three consecutive outs. The Hawks responded with gokuji grounding out, Kiyomiya Yuki flying out to second, and Matsumoto Tsuyoshi striking out.
In the fifth,Kitayama flew to right field,Sou grounded to second,and Hirooka walked,with Nishikawa holding a grounder to first. Yamagata was out against Takashima, Narama took a double play on a grounder to third, and Tamiya grounded to shortstop.
The sixth inning marked a turning point for the Hawks, as Kitayama walked Tonmiya, and Nishino hit a double in the right centre field. Mori followed with a flying triple to left field, scoring two runs, and Sugimoto hit a triple to center field, bringing the score to 2-7. Konabayashi then hit a double, making it 3-7, followed by a flying out from mune. Kitayama exited the game after 87 pitches, allowing six hits, four strikeouts, three walks, and three runs.
iriyama replaced Kitayama and faced nomura, who flew to the middle. Imagawa hit a double in the right center field, Reyes avoided filing a declaration, Goritsuka walked, and with one out, the bases were loaded. A wild pitch then brought the score to 8-3,followed by a walk for Kiyomiya Yuki. Pinch hitter Manba then hit a bases loaded single, increasing the lead to 10-3. yamagata was out, and Narama was out.
Miyanishi appeared in the 7th inning, holding the team to a grounder to shortstop, a grounder to second baseman, and a flying right and a three-way flight. Pinch hitter Fushimi struck out, Nomura struck out on air, Isobata grounded to shortstop, and pinch hitter Nakajima Takuya flew to left.
Kanemura pitched in the 8th inning. tonmiya hit a grounder to second baseman,and Nishino hit a solo home run – his sixth of the season – bringing the score to 10-4. Nakayasu also struck out. Yamaoka took over, Sayasu, Kiyomiya Yuki was Sayasu, Manpa took a double play on a grounder to third base, and Yamagata struck out.
Tanaka pitched in the 9th inning, securing the win with no further runs conceded.
According to TBS NEWS DIG Powered by JNN, the Fighters’ extraordinary offensive display, highlighted by Imagawa’s hitting, was key to their victory. Kitayama pitched six innings, allowing three runs. This win marks a meaningful step forward for the Nippon Ham Fighters as they continue to pursue a playoff berth.
