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

Alexander Armenta pitcher, a Softbank Hawks development player for the WBC Mexico national team, took the mound in the 4th place in the send-off match against Samurai Japan (Sun Marine). He took 2 inning from the 6th inning with a hit and no runs, and took 3 struck out. In the 6th inning, with 2 outs and 1st and 2nd base, Teruaki Sato finished off with a slider and a struck out.

fastball reached a maximum speed of 155 km/h, and his diverse breaking ball, including slider, change-up, and two seam fastball, kept the Japanese national team from getting a handle on him. The 21-year-old left-hander, in his fifth year in Japan, is in good shape to be selected for the Mexican national team in the WBC and subsequently registered as a professional player.