[Softbank Hawks] Third-round draft pick Gota Suzuki successfully puts out the fire! Gets Shu Yamagata to ground out to shortstop with two outs and the bases loaded. Remains unfazed even after Moinelo was knocked out in the middle of the third inning | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Third-round draft pick Gota Suzuki successfully puts out the fire! He gets Shu Yamagata to ground out to shortstop with two outs and the bases loaded, remaining unfazed even after Moinelo was knocked out in the middle of the third inning.

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October 14, 2026 19:24

Gota Suzuki, who took the mound as the second pitcher (Photo by Haruna Onitsuka)

2026 Persol Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage Game 1: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (14th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks' third-round draft pick, pitcher Gota Suzuki (Osaka University of Commerce), successfully put out the fire in just four pitches.

The starter, Moinelo, left the mound early after giving up 6 hits and 3 runs with 4 walks and Hit by Pitches in 2 2/3 innings. With the team trailing by two runs and the bases loaded with two outs, the second pitcher was sent in. Nippon-Ham's Yamagata was at bat. On a 2-1 count, he used a cutter to miss the sweet spot of the bat and induced a groundout to shortstop.

In the regular season, the sidearm right-hander appeared in 40 games as a rookie, recording an impressive performance with 4 wins, 1 loss, 5 holds, and an ERA of 1.74. In a situation where allowing any more runs had to be avoided, he showed calm composure on the mound.