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The giant infielder Hayato Sakamoto (31) had a total of 2000 hits for the 53rd person in history. Kihachi Enomoto (Tokyo) cleared the stage at the youngest age of 31 years and 7 months. He was the youngest right-hander to reach.

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He is loved because he is a strong man in law and full of humanity. Giant Sakamoto called immediately after the match against Hiroshima (Mazda Stadium) on the 5th. The other party was Nagano in Hiroshima. After expressing his gratitude, “Thank you for the year”, the story went to 2000 views, which was close to the remaining two. When I accomplished the feat, I heard that Nagano was the presenter of the bouquet, and I bowed, “I’m sorry I set you up …”.

Along with the countdown, it was a secret treat. “If I play Hiroshima, I wonder if it is Mr. Nagano.” When the Abe 2nd Army coach had 2,000 hits at Mazda Stadium in 2017, Sakamoto delivered a bouquet and relayed his thoughts on first base. When Nagano was a giant, they called him “Sakacho” and he had 13 bullets of abeck. In the same battle on Day 5, Nagano soloed No. 10 and Sakamoto made a “14th time” with 2 runs of No. 18. Even if the team changes, the link doesn’t change. The applause sent from far away Hiroshima is sure to reach your heart.[Kengo Kubo]

Giant vs. Yakult At the bottom of the first inning, Giant Sakamoto, who had 2,000 hits and holds a bouquet (photographed by Akemi Taemi)

Giant vs Yakult At the bottom of the first inning, Giant Sakamoto, who had 2,000 hits and is holding a bouquet (photographed by Akemi Taemi)