Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (22) posted his first win of the season with a shutout of the season with two hits and no runs in the ninth inning. 121 balls in 5 days. With a 156km fastball as the hub, 13 strikeouts each time up to 8 times. In the seventh to eighth inning, he struck out five people in a row, saying, “If I come in, I’m pitching to miss.” The team returned to 50% throwing without letting the champion step on second base.

“Coach Takayama said, ‘I don’t regret it if you lose. I’m going to win this game.’ Of course (9 times) it was in the corner of my head, so I regained my feelings and prepared myself.”

I made a decision and headed for the ninth mound. The applause in the room did not stop. In the end, Yanagida was killed by a shot. “Receiver Torai-san and the gardeners helped me.” Normally, even if an ally makes a mistake, he says, “Just switch and shoot,” but after the defeat in the first round, he was unusually depressed, saying, “It’s really disappointing to lose.” “I was practicing to pitch it quickly,” he said.

Aspiration is the driving force. “There are always some things I don’t understand. I’ve been aiming for 100 points, but I don’t think it’s fun to shoot 100 points.” Looking for fun even as an adult. “It’s fun because I have the experience of getting hit. I think so because I’m serious about it.” Evolution does not stop.

The Softbank game card wins on the base from April 28-30, 2018. Director Nakajima said: “I was lost (for the continuation) … I was completely in control. (With a 50% winning percentage) Also, this is the starting line. ” His right arm yelled, “I really like baseball. I have to have fun!” Even on April Fool night, there is no lie in his serious eyes.[Ken Mashiba]