Seiya Watanabe hits the winning run! The one point that decides pitcher battle

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2025.7.4(金) 20:47

Saitama Seibu Lions player Seiya Watanabe Watanabe © Pacific League TV
Saitama Seibu Lions player Seiya Watanabe Watanabe © Pacific League TV

◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Saitama Seibu 13th round (4th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Saitama Seibu 's Seiya Watanabe player gave up a timely hit for the first run in the 8th inning.

The starter Natsuki Takeuchi pitcher The game was 0-0 pitcher until the 7th inning due to good pitching by Moinello pitcher. In the top of the 8th inning, the batting lineup got the first runner on base. Natsuo Takizawa The first run scored on a groundout by Sosuke Genda The first baserunner reached base and was advanced to second on sacrifice bunt. The batter was Seiya Watanabe. Takizawa also got a hit on the first pitch, and he also hit a fastball and stole home.

Takizawa had returned to the lineup at the end of June after suffering a foot injury, but since his return, his batting average has been in the low .100s. He had been mediocre at 2 struck out until his third at-bat against the opposing starter, Moinello pitcher, but he hit a brilliant shot in a crucial moment.

Seiya Watanabe Comment from a player
I hit a curveball. I was able to bat as I had imagined. I'm glad I was able to get him with one shot.

Text by Kainagi Niwa

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