On October 13, Ginji, Yuji Kaneko, and Hatsuhiko Tsuji appeared as guests on the official Persol Pacific League TV YouTube channel 'Going to Patele on Mondays.' They spoke about Seiya Watanabe players who struggled on the Persol CS Pa first baseman stage.

Saitama Seibu Lions finished the season in second place and entered the Persol CS Pacific first baseman stage at home Belluna Dome. They lost the first game walk-off win, the second game shutout game, and the lineup struggled to connect through the third game. Among them, Watanabe struggled to hit struck out or double play as he hoped, even when opportunities arose. He had 2 hit in 11 at-bats, 2 struck out 2 double play, and a disappointing result.

Just before the third game, Tsuji said, "If I were the manager, I might use Tonosaki as third baseman to catcher Koga, and Kojima as DH," considering the use of Watanabe. Of course, he noted that the reason for the first baseman stage elimination wasn't solely due to Watanabe's poor form, but he recalled, "I was struggling with the bat I wanted, and it seemed like I was just going through it while hesitating."

In fact, Manager Fumiya Nishiguchi chose the position of "9th batter, third baseman." Tsuji commented, "I might have used him as a starter for him, but in a short-term decisive game, it's already too late. We need to assess who is in good or bad form," imagining that this was also a choice for the future, but he also took a strict stance on the game. He continued, "(During Tsuji's playing days, during the Japan Series) there were times when Kiyohara was removed from the starting line-up. It's also very important to assess his form."

Especially in Game 1, Watanabe missed the chance to take the lead with double play in the bottom of the 8th with one out and runners on first and third. "I understand he's a good player who carries the The Lions, but seeing him seem unconfident at plate was a bit tough," revealed that during practice before Game 2, Watanabe said, "This is not the time to be down. The team only needs someone to help you, so you have to change your mindset." Will the hardships you endured become a source of strength for the future?

LIVE Streaming Program 'Monday Goes to Patele'
・Streaming date: Every Monday at 21:00~ (scheduled to stream until October during the season)
・Streaming location: Persol Pacific League TV Official YouTube Channel
・Performers: Weekly rotating professional baseball alumni duo
(Ryota Igarashi & Sho Nakata / Ginji & Yuji Kaneko / GG Sato & T-Okada / Motonobu Tanishige & Tomoya Satozaki)

Next week on Tuesday the 20th, GG's Sato and T-Okada, along with guest Hiroyuki Nakajima, are scheduled to appear. Don't miss it!