◆SMBC Japan Series 2025 Game 2: Softbank 10-1 Hanshin Tigers (26th, Mizuho PayPay)
Softbank infielder Ukyo Shuto (29) set a new Japan Series record with five hit in a single game. In his fifth at-bat with two outs in the seventh inning, he picked up Yuasa's fork and doble down the left field line for his fifth hit. "I never thought I'd be able to make my mark with my hitting in this long history," he said. While standing on second base, he was perplexed, saying, "It doesn't happen often, so I didn't know what to do," but he received congratulations from fans of both teams.
A total of 28 hitter had hit four hit in the past. Idaten, who had never had a multi-hit game in the series, stepped into uncharted territory. Numerous legends, including Shigeo Nagashima and Tetsuharu Kawakami, had never seen the horizon beyond four hit. Chairman Oh was also surprised by this incredible record, saying, "Wow, that's amazing! It's the Japan Series, so that must be back in 1950. That's amazing."
base running He is coming into the series with left ankle pain from a collision with an opponent fielder in the fifth and final game of the CS. The first time I started hitting the tee after the injury, I felt really good. inning triple The first time I saw him, I thought he was going to be a great player," he said. It was the first time RBI in the postseason since the third game of the final S of the CS last year, and the first time in 14 games. He did not succumb to a string of accidents, and his 5 hit was a direct link to the team's win
It is a return to a tie of 1 win and 1 loss, and it is 3 wins to the top. No. 1 Yanagida, who hits in front of him, also scored 5 hit in 2 starts in his second series hard hit award. "Mr. Yanagida has been doing what he seems to be the best, so as not to lose." The second hitter, which is gaining momentum following its seniors, is hit mass-produced even in Koshien, running around diamonds to bring win. (Yuji Hatanaka)
◆ Recording notes
▼Observations of victory are nearly even: Softbank has tied the series at 1-1. This is the 36th time that the Japan Series has ended in a 1-1 draw, including 2018 when the first game ended in a draw. Of the past 35 times, ●○ has won 18 times, while ○● has won 17 times, so the series is nearly even. This is the fifth time, including its predecessor team, that Softbank has tied the series at 1-1, following 1955, 1966, 2014, and 2018. Of the past four times, they have won twice, in 2014 and 2018.
▼Observations of victory are nearly even: Softbank has tied the series at 1-1. This is the 36th time that the Japan Series has ended in a 1-1 draw, including 2018 when the first game ended in a draw. Of the past 35 times, ●○ has won 18 times, while ○● has won 17 times, so the series is nearly even. This is the fifth time, including its predecessor team, that Softbank has tied the series at 1-1, following 1955, 1966, 2014, and 2018. Of the past four times, they have won twice, in 2014 and 2018.
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