◆ "Ragzas Samurai Japan Series 2026" Japan 5-3 Chunichi (27th, Vantelin Dome)

Lotte's ace right-hander, Taneichi, wiped away the anxiety of those around him with a good pitch that was in full swing. He took the mound in second place from the 4th inning with a 4-run lead. He suddenly marked 155 kg on the first pitch and pushed it with a powerful fastball and his proud splitter. He slashed Kamibayashi with two grounders, followed Hosokawa with a swinging struck out, and finally finished Bosler with a grounder with a 156 km fastball, which was his fastest tie. first base Appeal to the best of your ability, such as sprinting with cover. "I really thought there was no need to rush that much," he recalled.

The right-hander, who is often used as a second starter or reliever in Samurai Japan, was delayed in adjusting due to poor condition of his lower body. At the Miyazaki training camp on the 14th~24th, although he continued to bullpen pitch, he did not have a chance to pitch in the actual game, and this day was his "first appearance". Still, 1 inning was played by three people. With incredible resilience, he regained his original pitch. (Natsuki Takeuchi)