[Softbank Hawks] Manager Hiroki Kokubo makes a decision: Yoshiyasu Sasakawa, who was picked off, is sent down to the minor leagues Tomoya Masaki is promoted to the major leagues | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Manager Hiroki Kokubo makes a decision: Yoshiyasu Sasakawa, who was picked off, is sent down to the minor leagues Tomoya Masaki is promoted to the first team.

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May 13, 2026 22:49

◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 2-1 Softbank Hawks (13th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Softbank Hawks Seibu Lions runs complete game In the fifth inning, with one out and one on first base, he made a base running mistake when Yoshiyasu Sasakawa he was hit by a pitch by a pitch at first base runner. After the game, manager Hiroki Kokubo revealed that Sasagawa would be demoted to the second team, saying, "Masaki will be coming tomorrow and will be replaced," and that Tomoya Masaki outfielder he would promote him to the first team starting against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles mobile) on March 15.

Masaki had been sidelined since March due to a right leg injury. He made his return to competitive play in a minor league game on the 4th of this month.