Softbank suffered walk-off loss, making it three straight losses against the same team. Starting pitcher Moinelo pitched well, allowing no runs in the ninth inning, but the batting lineup didn't provide much support. Third batter Kensuke Kondo was intentional walk three times, but the next batter, Hotaka Yamakawa, struck out every time he faced a good opportunity.

Regarding Yamakawa, commentator Akio Saito on CS Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News" broadcast on the 24th reflected, "It didn't seem like Yamakawa's swing... His swing was focused on hitting the ball." Fellow commentator Takenori Emoto also commented, "The reason was that he was cautious even though it was a situation where he should have gone all out. It seemed like he was disjointed," and said that his passive batting worked in a negative direction.

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