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

Softbank 's starting pitcher, Moinelo, left the game after runs three hit one run in the seventh inning. With the team still holding a one-run lead, mound was handed over to second-string pitcher Yu Matsumoto.

He pitched just four days after pitching seven runs innings to lead his team to win in the first game on the 15th. He started the inning with one hit no runs allowed through the third inning. In the fourth inning, right after giving up a one-run leadoff run, he allowed leadoff batter Yazawa to reach base with doble down the right field line, and then, with one out and a runner on second, he allowed a timely doble to left field by No. 4 hitter Gunji, who had a multi-hit that day, to tie the game.

He regained his pitch form in the fifth and sixth innings with three strikeouts and a fast-paced seventh inning with two outs. When he gave up a walk to Martinez, he couldn't closer let go of his frustration and slammed his glove down with his right hand. However, he was able to keep Shindo at struck out three pitches and did not allow runs any more. On the bench, he responded to Kokubo's words of encouragement with a smile.

The team had allowed Nippon-Ham to win three straight games, putting them in a position to win. However, he once again showed great pitching on mound, which holds the team's fate in his hands.

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