[Softbank Hawks] Closer Kazuki Sugiyama struggles to find the words... "I caused a lot of trouble" after failing to hold onto a two-run lead. The team suffers its first consecutive losses of the season after a heartbreaking walk walk-off off defeat.

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In the 9th inning, after facing a difficult situation, Softbank Hawks players gather around pitcher Kazuki Sugiyama (right) on mound (Photo by Atsushi Ando).

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Softbank Hawks suffered a heartbreaking walk-off-off loss, marking their first consecutive defeats of the season.

The guardian god Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher miscalculated, as Takabe hit a double to left field with one out in the ninth inning with two outs to bring the lead back to one run, and then he hit a walk-off double to right field doble with two outs and a runner on third. After the game, Sugiyama said, "I've caused a lot of trouble. I'm sorry. Kokubo accepted the result, saying, "Even the all-time saves leader can't go undefeated.

Starter Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher collected angled fastballs and fork low and allowed no runs in eight innings. In response to the good pitching of the opening right-hander aiming for the first win of the season, Ryoya Kurihara infielder the batting line hit the first two runs from first base in the 7th inning with no outs, but it was empty.

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[Softbank Hawks] Closer Kazuki Sugiyama struggles to find the words... "I caused a lot of trouble" after failing to hold onto a two-run lead. The team suffers its first consecutive losses of the season after a heartbreaking walk walk-off off defeat.