Softbank Hawks outfielder Yuki Yanagita missed the team practice at Mizuho PayPay Dome due to a recurring neck injury and instead performed a separate training menu indoors. Regarding his participation in the CS Final Stage starting on the 14th, he emphasized that the injury was minor, saying, "I'll probably be fine. I'll do my best." Manager Kokubo also explained that it was a precautionary measure, stating, "For now, we are aiming for the CS. He's fine, he's fine. He could have practiced today if he wanted to. There was just no need to push it."