Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hiroshima (Hiroshima City) was defeated, ending the history of the traditional team in the 75th year of its founding. Due to integration, this tournament was the last to fight with the current team.

The early stages were dominant. Taichi Mitsumasa (34 = Josuikan), who retires with the team after two deaths in the first inning, hits a solo base. “I was faced with the feeling that I would definitely hit him.” A veteran shot managed to get ahead, but was silent after that. He was defeated by hitting three home bases against Nippon Shinyaku (Kyoto City).

Still, he showed his will in the end. In the ninth inning, the infield hits range from 1 kill to a continuous attack. The tenacity displayed by the cliff top team naturally clapping from the Tokyo Dome. Actually, “he was excited, or the warrior trembled.”

The royal government saw the moment of the end of the match from the bench. “I feel like it’s over today. I think this match is the most memorable of all the matches I’ve played. They taught me various things as a member of society and I grew up as a human being,” said 16-year-old Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hiroshima. Look back.

Manager Kojiro Machida (50), who played for Hiroshima and Hanshin when he was active, said: “I couldn’t win the championship, I couldn’t do it. I think it was my mistake.” Still, “I’m grateful to have been able to teach several players. I hope they continue to do their best without forgetting the feelings they had here. I sent a shout out to the retired players and the players who transferred and will continue to play baseball.[Souichiro Kobayakawa]

◆ Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hiroshima Founded in 1946. Based in the city of Hiroshima. He participated in the city baseball competition 17 times. First appearance and first victory in 1979. He has also participated in the Japan Championship 17 times, with the highest score above 4. Top professional players include former Kintetsu Koichi Isobe (46), Yakult Yuma Oshita (28) and Softbank Kazuki Sugiyama (22).