{"id":664439,"date":"2026-04-05T11:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T11:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664439\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T11:25:10","slug":"captain-soto-hits-his-first-home-run-of-the-season-multi-hit-in-two-consecutive-games-pacific-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/664439\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Soto hits his first home run of the season! Multi-hit in two consecutive games | Pacific League"},"content":{"rendered":"

Captain Soto hit his first home run of the season! He’s recorded multiple hits in two consecutive games.<\/p>\n

Pacific League Insight<\/p>\n

March 28, 2026 17:13<\/p>\n

\u25c7 Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Saitama Seibu Lions, Game 2 (28th, Zozo Marine Stadium)<\/p>\n

Chiba Lotte Marines ‘s Soto<\/a> The player hit his first home run of the season, a two-run homer.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the 6th inning, with a 4-run lead and one out with a runner on first base, Soto stepped up to full count. Yamato Fuji<\/a> He connected with pitcher ‘s palm ball, sending it straight into left field. It went straight into the stands for his first home run of the season.<\/p>\n

Soto, who was appointed captain this season, has shown good form with two hit in two consecutive games since the start of the season. He will be looking to hit a home run to secure win and lead the team as captain.<\/p>\n

\u25c7Soto’s comments
“The pitch I hit change-up was 3-2, so I was waiting for a pitch that would come into the strike zone. I wasn’t specifically looking for breaking ball, but I was able to react well and make contact.”<\/p>\n

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