Atsushi Hanshin Nomi, who has decided to leave the group alone this season, threw “5 soul balls” in the retirement game of receiver Yoshiyuki Ishihara of Hiroshima. Eighth first base without death. When Kei Ishihara appeared at bat, he started pitching from Akiyama. It is all a head-to-head fastball game. The first ball. Steal a strike with 143 kg of crossfire by pulling strings. The second ball also mercilessly hits the inside corner. It was a total launch for the comrades of the same age who were leaving.

Throw a fastball without hesitation. 5th ball. It was 145 km high and kept to the right. “I decided to go straight.” 1 Take death and get off. He spoke deeply about the final match.

“I remember being hit by several home runs. Ishihara has been wearing a starting mask since I was a starter, and I have various feelings. I feel lonely because my classmates are gone.”

Before the game, he and Fujikawa handed Kei Ishihara a bouquet and said, “Rain seems to be Ishihara.” His departure was announced on the 6th of the previous day. Tatejima’s 16-year life will end with two games left, but he’s aiming to continue his career next season. “I’m still fine, so I’ll do my best if there is a turn.” After the confrontation with Kei Ishihara, he joked that “I will win in the end.” The two fireballs crossed to the chest were full of power. The greed of the hungry left arm for the mound flashed.[Shunsaku Sakai]