◆2025 Persol Climax Series Pacific Final Stage Game 6 Softbank vs. Nippon-Ham (20th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank took the lead in the fifth inning. Yamakawa, the first batter of the inning, reached base on Walk. With two outs, Makihara Dai connected with two consecutive hit, and Shuto hit an infield hit to shortstop. Nippon-Ham attempted a play to block second base, but the runner was ruled safe. Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo requested a replay review, but the call remained unchanged, bases loaded with two outs. Kawase hit a single to right field, allowing Yamakawa to score from third base.

Still with two outs bases loaded, Yanagimachi hit a ball that was catch hit by Gunji at third baseman. It touched Shuto at second base runner. The decision was ruled safe and replay verification was again requested and the decision was overturned.

Kawase commented, "I wasn't able to capitalize on the opportunity in my previous at-bat, so I was determined to make the most of this one. I think the fact that I was able to go all out led to a timely hit. We will all come together and definitely win."

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