[Lotte] Manager Saburo, who achieved his first win at the age of 50, also praised his players: "We had a good rhythm, and both our offense and defense were good. This was the best game we could have had." | Pacific League

[Lotte] Manager Saburo, who achieved his first win at the age of 50, also praised his players: "We had a good rhythm, and both our offense and defense were good. This was the best game we could have played."

Sports Hochi

June 2, 2026 22:16

In the 8th inning, with two outs and runners on first and second base, manager Saburo greets Toshiya Sato (left) who scored on a timely hit by Daito Yamamoto (Photo by Takeshi Shimizu).

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Yakult 0-5 Lotte (June 2nd, Jingu Stadium)

Lotte won convincingly with both pitching and hitting in perfect harmony. Starting pitcher Andre Jackson pitcher pitched 7 innings with 6 hit and runs to earn his third win. The lineup effectively scored in the fifth inning with a score of 0-0, including three consecutive hits by Ogawa, Sato, and Nishikawa, scoring three runs.

Manager Saburo, who celebrated his 50th birthday on the 1st, praised his players, saying, "It's been a while since our starting pitcher got a win, and we had a good rhythm with both offense and defense. Today was the best game we've ever played."