Yomiuri Giants outfielder Nakayama Raito (中山礼都), 24, hit his fourth solo home run in a minor-league game, driving a pitch from former teammate through last season Takahashi Rei (高橋礼) into the back screen as a left-handed batter. The game against the Saitama Seibu Lions was held at Belluna Dome.
In the Farm League game between the Saitama Seibu Lions and Yomiuri Giants, Nakayama Raito (中山礼都), batting seventh and starting as the designated hitter, hit a fourth solo home run into the back screen toward right field with one out in the second inning, with the Giants trailing 0-3.
The home run gave Nakayama Raito (中山礼都) his second RBI of the season, and the opposing pitcher was former teammate through last season Takahashi Rei (高橋礼). The ball came off a low pitch and marked his first home run since the minor-league game on 22 July.
Similar wording was repeated in the same matchup held that day, with the coverage continuing to describe the progress of the game and Nakayama Raito (中山礼都)'s opportunities.