◆2025 Persol Climax Series Pacific Final Stage Game 6 Softbank 2-1 Nippon-Ham (20th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank manager Hiroki Kokubo, whose team has qualified for the Japan Series, appeared at a press conference held after the game.

A loss would mean missing out on advancing to the Japan Series. During the season, the lineup was set based on suggestions from the batting coach, but on this day the manager himself came up with it the day before. Amid an atmosphere of tension, he gave words of encouragement to the players before the game. "The most important thing is that the players themselves believe in themselves 100%. I told them, 'With 30 minutes left (until the game), if there is even 1 or 2% doubt (about your feelings), erase it. Believe 100% and wait for (play ball) at 6 p.m.'"

As if in response to the commander's wishes, the Nine grabbed the ticket to the next stage with a concerted effort. The Japan Series will start on the 25th at Pacific League the Mizuho Pay-Pay Dome, the team's home base. The Japan Series will start on the 25th at the Mizuho Pay-Pay Dome, the team's home ground.

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