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Softbank manager Hiroki Kokubo revealed the true meaning of the remarks he made at a joint press conference that sparked outrage after the team won the interleague championship. "I received a lot of criticism from other Central League teams. I meant to be talking about the 50,000 Hanshin Tigers fans," he said.
On June 22, in an interview after the Hanshin Tigers match (Koshien), which decided the exchange match V, he said, "I want to do my best to fight with Hanshin Tigers, who is Central League No. 1 in the fall," but fans of other clubs protested on SNS, saying, "It's rude." "I was on fire, but...", while looking back on the criticism he received, he revealed his true feelings.
"At that point we weren't in first place or anything, and we were fighting to get to 50% when the interleague games started.I told him that with the intention of coming back here, and I'm happy that it has become a reality," he said, reflecting on the showdown with Hanshin Tigers where he will make good on his word.
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