[Softbank Hawks] Naoyuki Uwasawa gives up the opening run without getting a single out, allowing 2 runs in the first inning | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Naoyuki Uwasawa gives up the opening run without recording a single out, allowing 2 runs in the first inning.

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October 15, 2026 18:26

In the first inning with no outs and the bases loaded, the Softbank Hawks players gather on the mound (center is Naoyuki Uwasawa) (Camera: Suguru Nakajima)

2026 Persol Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage Game 2: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (15th, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa allowed runs in the first inning.

After giving a fastball Walk to the leadoff batter Yazawa, the next batter Mizuno reached on a hit behind third base, creating a crisis with runners on first and second and no outs. The third batter, Kotaro Kiyomiya, then hit a ball to left field on a 2-ball, 1-strike count, allowing the opening run. A Hit by Pitch to the following batter Nomura created a bases loaded situation with no outs, and a second run was lost during Mannami's third-base grounder double play.