◆Preseason game: Nippon-Ham 3-3 Yakult (22nd, Escon)
Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (53) has won his first title in his fourth year in the position. With a draw against Yakult (ESCON) on the 22nd and a loss for second-place Seibu, the team has secured first place in the preseason for the first time in 15 years since 2010, with one game remaining. In the preseason so far, the team has 9 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws in 15 games. "That doesn't matter. I don't need that kind of information anymore," he said, looking ahead to a genuine victory this season.
They also showed tenacity in the game against Yakult on that day, tying the score twice and bringing the game to a draw. They are well on their way to leading the team to their first league championship in nine years and to becoming Japan's top team.
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