Kiyomiya scored 6 RBI in his first bases loaded in his 5th year as a professional
■ Nippon-Ham 14-0 Lotte (27th, Sapporo Dome)
Nippon-Ham won a big 14-0 against Lotte at the Sapporo Dome on the 27th. Kotaro Kiyomiya, an outfielder, hit the bases for the first time in his 5th year as a professional, and scored a career-high 6 RBI. Director Tsuyoshi Shinjo did not hold a press conference, but said through the team, “I don’t know who to praise today, so there is no press conference!”
Batting was active. In the first inning, Hosokawa, Kiyomiya, and Kondo hit three in a row to score the opening goal. In the 2nd inning with 2 outs and the bases loaded, Kiyomiya caught Sho Sato’s fastball and drove it into the right field seat, extending his lead with No. 18 for the first time in 7 games. In addition, Kiyomiya showed solid hitting with a timely hit in center lead in the 3rd at bat of the 4th inning, and a timely hit in left lead in the 4th at bat of the 7th inning.
Suzuki, who has been down since this season under orders from Big Boss, struck out 6 times with 2 hits and no runs, and earned his first win (2nd win overall) as a debutant. The relief team also won two consecutive victories in the closing relay, leading to the final match at the Sapporo Dome on the 28th in top form.
(Full Account editorial section)
