It was a game in which Softbank fought Koshien demon and overcame it with their own strength. On unfamiliar dirt ground they made two errors and passed ball, and normally it would have been a losing game. It wasn't surprising that Hanshin Tigers could have scored at any time, but Moinelo and the relief pitchers were incredibly tenacious. I think it was a win worth more than just one win.
The low score of 2-1 was originally Hanshin Tigers 's move. While Hanshin Tigers advanced to the final stage of the CS (S) with a sweep, Softbank advanced by winning a fierce battle with Nippon-Ham with a score of 4-3, showing their toughness.
Coach Kokubo's sense of winning cannot be overlooked. The 6th inning immediately after winning by 1 run. When he was able to score two steals from first base with no outs, he let Teru Sato walk with a declared intentional walk. It's a reversal runner, right? While No. 4 Teru Sato is in good shape, Oyama has not hit a hit so far. It's against the theory, but this bold arrangement after judging that it was a one-point game was the reason for the victory.
If Oyama's slump continues, Hanshin Tigers 's batting power will drop drastically from the fifth batter onwards compared to the first four batters. Even if they try to replace the player behind Sato Teru, there is no one to replace him. It can be said that the outcome of the series depends on Oyama. (Sports Hochi commentator Miyamoto Kazutomo)
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