◆SMBC Japan Series 2025 Game 4 Hanshin Tigers vs. Softbank (29th, Koshien)
Softbank scored a valuable additional point with a hit from outfielder Tatsuru Yanagimachi.
In the 5th inning, with a one-run lead, Otsu, the starter, chose Walk to lead off the inning with one out, followed by Yanagida's hit to left and Shuto's infield hit to strike pitcher hard, making it bases loaded with one out. Yanagimachi came to bat at this point, and hit a sacrifice fly to left cutter that was high on Hatake's first pitch, scoring the second run, a valuable extra point.
Although Softbank lost the first game, win the second and third games, and had a 2-1 record before the game. If they won this game, they would have a 3-1 record and be in a strong position to become the champions of Japan.
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