◆2025 Persol Climax Series Pacific Final Stage Game 1: Softbank 2x-Nippon-Ham = 10 innings extra inning = (15th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
Softbank took the first win. With the bases bases loaded one out in the 10th extra inning, Yamakawa hit walk-off. Including the advantage, the score was 2-0. During his hero interview, Yamakawa smiled as he reflected on the high-bouncing hit, saying, "I thought it was going to be a grounder to third base." The following is a Q&A.
-Nice batting
"thank you very much"
-The final walk-off hit
"I seriously thought it was a grounder to third base and it was all over, but then something like this happens."
- Bases bases loaded out
"Coach Onishi, why did you stop him? That was Shoji (runner on third base). I thought it was over."
- I was aiming for the first pitch.
"No, I wasn't aiming for it. Yes. I thought it was a grounder to third base. Anyway."
-It was a fierce battle, with each point decided by the other.
"It was Moinelo. I was wondering if things would turn out like this. Nippon-Ham was really strong. It was really unpleasant to play against them."
- Winning the first match was a big deal.
"Yes, I think it's big."
-There were also adjustments in the Phoenix League in preparation for the CS.
"My first at-bat was good, but I got a hit at the end, so I think I'll be able to get back on track starting tomorrow."
- Last year, you were MVP in the Final S. That's a good start.
"Well, it's walk-off, after all. I think it's a good start."
- Now they're two wins away from advancing to the Japan Series.
"Well, let's win!"
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・ [Pacific League CS] Nippon-Ham loses the first game in walk-off loss, giving Softbank a one-win advantage after losing the second game
・ [Pacific League CS] In the first inning, both teams missed bases loaded but Softbank 's leading hitter, Taisei Makihara, hit double play
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