On the program "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 9th, Chikao Ikeda commented on the excellent defense of Lotte's Ryusei Ogawa in that day's game against Softbank Hawks.

In the bottom of the 8th inning, with the score tied 4-4, no outs, and no runner on base, Softbank Hawks 's Ukyo Shuto hit throw ball between first and second base, which second second baseman Ogawa made a diving catch. He immediately got up and threw to first base, where Shuto slid headfirst into first base to get out.

Ikeda was amazed by the defense, saying, "You don't see first baseman sliding into second base on ground second baseman hit by Shuto. I've never seen a catch made there, and Shuto not be safe at that angle. He should have been safe. It must have been a really close play that required Shuto to slide."

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