Masashi Saito and Tomotaka Sakaguchi, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 30th, commented on Naonori Yasuda.

Yasuda, promoted for the first time this season, started the game at "7th and 3rd" and, with two outs runner in the second inning of a 0-1 game, Hanshin Tigers threw the second pitch fastball thrown by the starter, Odeki Murakami, from 1 strike into the back screen. This was Yasuda's first hit since October 10, 2011 Rakuten Eagles.

Saito offered words of encouragement, saying, "It's been three years? It's been way too long. He's a batter who can hit much more. I hope he keeps trying a little harder." Sakaguchi added, "He has the power to hit outside pitches to the deepest part of center fielder, like home run he hit today. I think he's hitter can hit for power, so I hope he hits lots of extra-base hits from here on out."

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