The 2025 professional baseball season has come to a close with Fukuoka Softbank winning the championship. With less than a month left in the season, a perfect way to look back on the year is to watch "2025 Second Half: A Special Feature of walk-off Walk-Off Wins [Supported by Sanwa Shutter]" now available on Pacific League TV official YouTube channel. The video compiles walk-off games from the second half of the 2025 season.

The fierce battle between two teams that symbolized this year's Pacific League

In looking back on the Pursol Pacific League in 2025, it is essential to mention the heated battle between Japan's number one Fukuoka Softbank and the league's second-place Hokkaido Nippon-Ham team.

ES CON FIELD The game was played on August 24 at the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham The third game of a three-game winning streak of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham ・ Hiromi Ito pitcher and Fukuoka Softbank ・ pitcher by Moinello pitcher was a 0-0 game extra inning going into the 10th inning. bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning, Taiki Narama a player timely walk-off through two pitches from Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher the Hawks' guardian deity, !　It was walk-off win, just 0.5 games behind leader Fukuoka Softbank.

Game 1 of the final stage of the "2025 PERSOL Climax Series Pa" was also decided at walk-off. 1-1 extra inning in the bottom of the 10th inning, with one out bases loaded, players Fukuoka Softbank and Hotaka Yamakawa hit the first pitch. The ball bounced high over the third baseman's head, giving Fukuoka Softbank the win. The look of relief on the hero's face amidst the circle of happy teammates is also impressive.

The speedy runner aiming for walk-off run at home plate was also impressive!

walk-off When it comes to games, we focus on the strength of the batter who hits, but we also pay attention to the running of the runner aiming for home.

On August 5th, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes went to the extra inning match with both teams scoreless. In the bottom of the 11th inning, with two outs and second base, Fumiya Kurokawa bounced back to the right, and second base player runner Atsuki Muto also started. The ball was quickly returned from the outfield of the forward defense, but it was Muto who slipped in from his head and won. helmet thrust his fist up while flying, revealing his white teeth. Muddy jersey is also a medal.

September 17, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham extra inning bottom of the 11th inning. With two outs and first base, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Voight hits a big ball to center fielder. Then, pinch runner Hiroto Kobukata ran from first base. Even if you know that he is a quick player, the way he reaches home in no time is spectacular.

In the video currently available, there are other dramatic win that will cheer you up, such as Orix Buffaloes Yuma Tongu 's walk-off 3 runs, Saitama Seibu Lions Shuta Tonosaki 's walk-off timely hit, and Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Yuya Ogo 's 2000th home run in the club's career. It's packed tightly. Please take a look back on the 2025 season.

Text: Ayako Kikuchi