◆Despite allowing runner on base, he pitched seven runs innings! Manaka said, "He looked very frustrated and wanted to finish the game..."

Seibu Lions Yutaro Watanabe made his first start on the 12th against and pitched 6 2/3 innings, 109 pitches, 5 4 2 no to pick up his second win of the season. Softbank Hawks hit strike out Walk runs

Despite allowing runner, Watanabe showed tenacious pitching. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 12th, MC Mitsuru Manaka reflected, "His performance wasn't very good last time, but this time he pitched tenaciously and controlled the game," while commentator Kenji Tomashino analyzed, "I think he understood what went wrong last time, and how important it is to have control and a good mix of fastballs and slower breaking ball."

Furthermore, when Manaka pointed out, "He looked very disappointed when he was replaced midway through the game. He must have wanted to finish the game," Tomashino replied, "Let's look forward to his next performance."

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