[Softbank] Naoyuki Uwasawa 's win slips away, but the game is tied after he leaves the game. After a roar at 150 km/h...

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2025.3.30(日) 15:15

After being taken off the mound, the game was tied, and Naoyuki Uwasawa had a stern look on his face on the bench (Camera: Shuji Asada)

◆ Pacific League Softbank vs. Lotte (30th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher, who had pitched well, missed out on the win. He returned to the Japan baseball world for the first time in two years and pitched for the first time this season. The only hit allowed through the sixth inning was Soto's solo shot in the top of the fifth. Trailing 4-1 in the seventh inning with one out and the bases loaded, he struck out Sato at 150 kph, the fastest of the day struck out Just as he was about to give a roar and make a gutsy pose, Coach Kokubo walked off the bench. He was replaced by Hernandez in second. But the left-hander hit an RBI doble to left-center field by Polanco and then tied the game with two runs on a two-run doble over the middle from second and third base.

Uesawa pitched well, hit 76 pitches over 6 2/3 innings, allowing only three pitch, but ultimately giving up three runs. He was unable win for the first time since October 1, 2023, when he was with Nippon-Ham Fighters.