SMBC Japan Series 2025 Game 1
● Softbank 1 - 2 Hanshin Tigers ○
<October 25th, Mizuho PayPay>

Masanori Emoto, who served as a commentator for the Nippon Broadcasting Show Up Nighter Special Japan Series Softbank vs. Hanshin Tigers Game 1, which aired on the 25th, commented on Softbank 's Isami Nomura 's batting in the 8th inning.

With the score at 1-2 in the 8th inning, Softbank had a chance with doble on first and second with two outs after Walk by Kensuke Kondo and a walk by pinch hitter Hotaka Yamakawa. Isami Nomura tried to hit the first fastball from Daichi Ishii, but was out on a fly ball to left field.

Emoto said, "Even now, he hit a difficult ball on the first pitch. I wish he had waited a little longer. I understand, even if the first pitch comes after Walk. When you're attacking the opponent. That's what it's like."

(Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter)