Lotte took advantage of their mobility to score the first goal.

In the CS Fuji TV One "Pro baseball News" broadcast on the 24th, the focus was on Akito Takabe stealing third. 0-0 in the 5th inning, Takabe led off with a doble to left field, but the next Atsuki Tomosugi failed to send a bunt. The Lotte bench made a move here. Kyota Fujiwara The first pitch of the inning was a safety bunt, but Takabe, who had started the inning at second base runner, drew his bat immediately and succeeded in stealing third base. Fujiwara then rolled a infield golo to score the first run of the game.

The show's MC, Tomotaka Sakaguchi, gave an explanation on this play. "Takabe's speed is of course great, but Fujiwara also showed his stance for a safety bunt. This move was a strategy by the whole team to force the third baseman to move forward and make it safe," he said, praising the Lotte bench for their excellent strategy.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"