◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク２―３楽天（１５日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Softbank Hawks suffered another loss, guaranteeing their second series defeat of the season. Although they ultimately lost, second-year pro infielder Yudai Shoji created a moment where the game was temporarily tied with a brilliant base running.

Trailing by one run in the 7th inning, Yamakawa led off with Walk, and Makihara Dai hit a single to left field, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Shoji then entered the game in place of Yamakawa, who was on second runner. Shuto's sacrifice bunt advanced the runners to second and third with one out.

In the next at bat of the substitute Akira Nakamura, after 2 strike, second baseman- Komada moved forward defense. count The ball hit a straight ball from 2-2 and went to Komada, who was stuck in the shift. Still, Shoko, who was off to an outstanding start, slid in head first. The umpire ruled the ball safe and Rakuten Eagles also requested a request from the bench, but the result was not overturned.

In this situation, the "Gorōgo" call was made, meaning that if a ground ball is hit, the runner should attempt to score. On the base, he carefully checked the distance of his second lead with third base coach Takashi Onishi, outfield defense base running, and strategy coach. Embodying the team's rule of "going straight for home plate," he made the decision to sprint headfirst into home plate. Coach Onishi praised him, saying, "It was a run we could have scored because of Shoji's speed. I think he got a good start." Manager Kokubo also nodded, saying, "With line drive not allowed under the Gorogo call, his performance as a pinch runner like that will definitely raise his profile."