On the 3rd, Lotte win Softbank Hawks 3-2 in a game at Zozo Marine Stadium, securing a dramatic walk-off victory.

On that day's CS Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026," they highlighted the Lotte Marines' offense in the final inning. Trailing by two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, with one out and runners on first and second base, Eito Akito Takabe hit a timely single to left field to narrow the gap to one run. Then, with two outs and runners on second and third base, Kyota Fujiwara hit a two-run doble to seal the victory.

Commentator Yasushi Tao said, "Of course, it's the leadoff hitter for the team that's trailing. Whether this leadoff hitter gets a hit or an out is a big deal. Also, Takabe, who came in later in the game, did a good job." Regarding Hiromi Oka 's at-bat that followed, he said, "The bat flew towards short stop... Normally, that would have resulted in an out at second baseman."

Takahiro Saeki, who was also on the commentary, said, "Yamamoto's walk. I think this connection is quite significant. The scene where he comes out as a substitute and is losing. I want to hit, I want to hit, I'll decide! He persevered and chose walk to connect with Takabe, who came on during the game, and got the result. He chose Daito Yamamoto to bat in his place at a good opportunity and got the result.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"