◆SMBC Japan Series 2025 Game 3 Hanshin Tigers vs Softbank (28th, Koshien)

Softbank Tatsuru Yanagimachi outfielder starting line-up Hanshin Tigers With the score tied 1-1 and two outs in the sixth inning, he hit a triple off Saiki to right field for the winning run. When he slid into third base, he struck a gut-punch as the Koshien Hanshin Tigers fans quieted down. Yanagimachi said, "I hit it straight. I put pressure on myself that this was the only place I could hit it, and I tried really hard, and the result was a timely hit," commented Yanagimachi. I am glad that I was able to make the most of the opportunities that were presented to me. I hope we can all win today's game together, that's all I can do now that we've come this far." win

In this inning, Yanagi, the first batter, hit a single to right field. Shuto followed with sacrifice bunt bunt in front of third base, putting the team in a favorable position with one out and a runner on second. Before the game, manager Kokubo urged the top batters to "score runs at all costs," and they did a great job.

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