◆Japan-Korea Dream Dream Players Game 2025 Japan vs. Korea (30th, ES CON FIELD)
Sho Nakata, who started as the fourth batter and right fielder, ended up hitting a fly ball to right field in his first at-bat. During an interview with Kenji Sugitani, his former teammate from Nippon-Ham Fighters, during the interval in the third inning, Nakata reflected on his first at-bat in his debut appearance, saying, "I thought he'd just throw a fastball. But he threw an amazing slider."
Before he came up to bat, he was greeted with a huge cheer. His entrance song, "My HERO," was also played. A cheer song from his time with Nippon-Ham Fighters was also played while he was at bat. "Hokkaido is a special place, so I'm grateful for the support of the fans. I want to keep on doing my best with energy and enthusiasm," he said enthusiastically.
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