◆ "LUXAS Samurai Japan Series 2026" Japan 13-3 Softbank Hawks = Called due to rain in the 7th inning = (22nd, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki)

Softbank Hawks Yuki Yanagita outfielder made up the chance with two groundouts.

Starting as starting line-up cleanup hitter and designated hitter, he hit a single to right hit off Samurai Japan's starting pitcher Soya in his first at-bat in the first inning with two outs and a runner on first, extending the scoring opportunity. "I felt I had to make an impression, so I'm glad I got a hit," he said, setting up Yamakawa's RBI single to center field right after him. In his second at-bat, leading off the third inning, he walked and was Walk out. He then returned to Softbank Hawks' training camp in Miyazaki City and practiced.

outfielder Yoshiyasu Sasakawa, who trains with Yanagi during the offseason, hit a solo Home Run into the right field stands in his first at-bat with two outs in the second inning and the team trailing by three runs. The ball shot into the stands with the force of a bullet, and Yanagi exclaimed in admiration, "Wow, that was amazing. It was an incredible hit, I was surprised."