◆2025 Persol Climax Series Pacific Final Stage Game 5 Softbank 1-7 Nippon-Ham (19th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)
The unexpected three straight losses were all crushing defeats by six points. Softbank had started with two straight wins and was on the verge of advancing to the final stage of the CS, but now they're back on the brink. "Tomorrow is the last game in Pacific League. We'll give it our all against the teams we've faced this year, and if we win, it's the Japan Series, and if we lose, the season is over. It's easy to understand. We just have to do our best," manager Kokubo said, ending the press conference with a rapid-fire monologue.
In the game on the 18th, Nakamura, who suffered a bruise on the back of his head, was off the bench and changed the batting line drastically. Yanagida, who had been hit at 15 At Bat 5 hit 1 Home Run in the first game in four consecutive games, was placed at number 4, but in the first inning with two outs and third base, he swung struck out. In the 6th inning, with 1 out and 1st and 2nd base, it did not function in the central axis, and it ended with only one run from Yamakawa's solo bullet.
pitcher, who boast the league's best team ERA of 2.39, also conceded a massive seven runs, giving up a total of 22 runs in three games. The defending Pacific League League champions suffered their third straight loss, lackluster on both offense and defense. mound for the final showdown will be handed to Moinelo, who has had a four-day break since the first game. This will be his first time pitching with less than a five-day break since becoming a starter last season. "Tomorrow is like a coin flip now. See you tomorrow," said Chairman Wang. With determination, they will take on the challenge of becoming Japan's number one team for the first time in five years. (Shimao Koichiro)
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