[Rakuten Eagles] Finally! Rui Muneyama hits his first home run of the season, a solo shot to right field off Alen Kuri, marking his return from a left wrist injury.

Sports Hochi

July 14, 2026 19:34

In the fifth inning with two outs, Rui Muneyama hit a solo Home Run over the right field fence (Photo by Aki Takematsu)

◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (14th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Rakuten Eagles ‘s infielder Rui Muneyama, hit his first home run of the season.

In the bottom of the fifth inning with two outs and a one-run lead, Muneyama connected with a low, inside change-up thrown by Kuri. It was a solo home run to right field. number 1 player, who had been sidelined this season due to a left wrist injury, finally hit his long-awaited home run.