◆ No timely hits in 26 inning... Saeki also pointed out, "His swing seems weak when there are runners in scoring position."

On the 5th, Seibu Lions played against Rakuten Eagles and the game ended in a 1-1 tie extra inning 12 innings. They failed to get a hit with 10 scoring opportunities, extending their timely hit streak to 26 inning.

Seibu Lions offense has been struggling this season, with a batting average of .129 (9 out of 70) with runners in scoring position. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 5th, commentator Yosuke Hiraishi criticized the team, saying, "It's good to be aggressive, but in the chances they've had in previous games, they've often swung at low balls that weren't likely to be strike, resulting in a one-strike start. So, even while being aggressive, they need to stay calm and take into account the opponent's psychology and other factors, otherwise they'll always start with a disadvantageous count. That's the difficult part."

Another commentator, Takahiro Saeki, pointed out the mental issues, saying, "There were scoring opportunities today, and they continued to have scoring opportunities even in extra inning, so I think they could do better mentally and have a stronger sense that if they get a hit, the team will win. When there are scoring opportunities, everyone's swings seem to weaken, and they are swinging at pitches that are a waste of their potential."

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