Ryota Igarashi, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 4th, commented on Nippon-Ham victory in a hard-fought 4-hour and 51-minute battle against Hiroshima.

Nippon-Ham win 5-2 in the 12th inning when substitute player Shu Yamagata hit a game-winning two-run single. Igarashi praised Yamagata, who hit the game-winning single, saying, "His pull hits are great, and I can't forget the scene when he hit two home run off Moinelo. When you get results, the players become more positive and can build momentum." He added, "Above all, I think winning a close game is a big deal for the Fighters."

Chikao Ikeda also expressed his expectations for future success, saying, "He was in the farm team until recently, and he hasn't been in great form this year, but he's a player with great hitting ability, and I can't get the impression out of my head that he hit two home run in one game off Moinelo. I don't know why, but I think he'll get back into form with timely hits like this."

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