Pacific League Rakuten 3-2 Seibu (4th, Rakuten Mobile)
No outs in the 8th inning. Takahashi, a Gunma native, Seibu, faced off against fellow countryman Okajima, Rakuten, who was at his retirement ceremony that day. count A 145-kilogram straight ball in the middle of the middle from 2-1, center fielder was brought forward, mound down, and he took off his hat near first base and shook hands firmly with Okajima. He finished his final appearance of the season with 5 hit 6 strike out 3 runs (1 earned run) in 7 0/3 innings.
When asked about taking on a challenge to the majors this offseason, the right-hander said, "The season just ended, so I'm not thinking about it yet. I just want to rest." In the offseason of 2022, he expressed his desire to take on a challenge in the future, and last offseason he was allowed to transfer via the posting system, but he remained with the team. Team president Tsuyoshi Okumura (58) said, "He's a key player and pitcher who has contributed to us so far. We will have to discuss this as he is an important player to us," but he also supports the challenge, saying, "We need to have a proper forum for discussion."
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