◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham "2025 Persol Climax Series Pa" Final Stage Round 2 (16th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 's Ren Fukushima pitcher pitched 7.1 innings, 125 pitches, 3 hit 2 Walk 10 strike out 2 runs.

hitter A perfect start to closer the first round perfectly. In the bottom of the fourth, Tatsuru Yanagimachi allowed doble, but took all three outs with a swinging struck out and got through with no runs. They conceded runner in the 5th and 6th innings, but did not concede a run on pitch that tightened the key points. In the bottom of the 7th inning, the momentum did not diminish even at the end of the game with 3 consecutive struck out. However, in the bottom of the 8th inning, infield hit and Walk led to a pinch with 1 out on 1st and 2nd base. Kenta Uehara pitcher, who replaced him, was hit by Yuki Yanagita with three runs.

In the regular season, Fukushima pitcher had a good record of 5 wins and 0 losses in 8 games. Although he did not become a win, he threw 125 pitches, the most of the season, and played a role as a starter, marking a career-high 10 strike out.

Text: Yokazu Sonoda

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