Kota Tatsu wins his first complete game and fifth win in a pitcher duel against Yutaro Watanabe

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2025.6.29(日) 17:10

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Kota Tatsu Tatsu © Pacific League TV
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Kota Tatsu Tatsu © Pacific League TV

On June 29, the 11th round match between Saitama Seibu and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham was played in Belluna Dome, where Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win 2-1.

Starter Kota Tatsu pitcher opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning with a leadoff solo shot to Nevin. In the bottom of the third inning, he put runner in scoring position after an error, but struck out the next hitter to end runs. After that, he showed a steady pitch that didn't even allow a runner to reach second base, and closer 1 runs through the seventh inning.

In the top of the third inning, Kazunari Ishii hit a double to put runners on first and second with two outs, and Shun Mizutani tied the game on an RBI doble. In addition, he succeeded in winning the passed ball. However, after that, they were unable to create good chances before the opponent's starter, Yutaro Watanabe pitcher. The score remained at 2-1 heading into the final stages of the game.

Tatsu pitcher, who tossed eight innings without a runs, his longest of the season, continued to pitch in the bottom of the ninth. With two outs and one on infield hit in the Walk and a runner on third base, he struck out the final hitter to end the game. Tatsu pitcher recorded his fifth win of the season in his first complete game, and his six-game winning streak in every start since his debut was a new professional baseball record.

In the loss, Saitama Seibu starter Yutaro Watanabe pitcher pitched well in the eighth inning, throwing 104 pitches hit 5 Walk 4 strike out 2 runs (earned runs 1). Nevin exhaled four hit, including a solo shot in the sixth.

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Sun ○ Kota Tatsu
West: Yutaro Watanabe- Ramirez

Text by Tatsumi Ota

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