"Dal and I share a meal together" Samurai's Taisei Makihara 's diving catch sends the stadium into a frenzy... Hiroshi Takahashi also cheers on from mound | Pacific League

"The man who shared a meal with Darvish," Samurai's Taisei Makihara, made a diving catch and the stadium erupted in excitement... Takahashi Hiroshi also raised his hands in celebration on mound.

Sports Hochi

February 23, 2026 15:35

With one out in the fifth inning, Taisei Makihara catch a fly ball to center field (photographed by Tomomi Watanabe)

◆ "Ragzas Samurai Japan Series 2026" Softbank Hawks vs. Japan (23rd, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki)

Samurai Japan outfielder Taisei Makihara thrilled the crowd with a beautiful play. With one out in the fifth inning, he quickly jumped out to catch line drive hit to center fielder by No. 9 hitter Inoue, diving to make a great catch. The stadium erupted in excitement. Takahashi Hiroshi, on mound, also raised both hands high in the air in celebration.

On the 13th, the day before the first day of the Miyazaki training camp, Makihara had dinner with Darvish. Darvish posted a photo of the two of them on social media with the caption, "On my first night in Miyazaki, I had a meal alone with Taisei Makihara (with my two sons).