◆ "Once they stop hitting, they just stop hitting altogether," he pointed out, highlighting the problem.

On the 24th, Lotte's Koki Yamaguchi hit Home Run in four consecutive games for the first time in his career against Rakuten Eagles, and recorded four hit for the first time in three years.

Regarding the in-form Yamaguchi, commentator Toshiaki Imae on Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026," which aired on the 24th, pointed out, "He really has something good, but when he's hitting, he hits, but when he stops hitting, he just stops hitting. It was the same last year." He then offered encouragement, saying, "There are a lot of rivals, so he's on and off, and it's difficult because he has to keep producing results, but if he can somehow keep playing until the end, he has the ability to achieve amazing results, so I hope he does his best until the end."

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