In a desperate situation, their well-honed teamwork paid off. On the 7th, CS Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News" featured Seibu Lions Lions' signature pickoff play.

extra inning 11th inning, two outs, bases loaded crisis. walk-off faced the threat of defeat, when catcher Sena Tsuge sent a sign, Nevin from first baseman charged toward first base. In response, pitcher and Taiga Ueda turned and throw to first base. With synchronized play, he stabbed Seiya Hosokawa, the runner baseman at first base, and escaped the crisis.

Regarding the play, commentator Akio Saito reflected, "It's a play that you might or might not use twice. It's more often used at second base, but I think the timing was excellent considering first baseman Nevin." He further praised defense coordination, saying, "Ueda was also calm and throw to the place where it would be easiest to tag."

Furthermore, the show's MC, Tsutomu Iwamoto, pointed out that "there is a brief pause between catcher 's signal with his mitt and throw." In response, Akio Saito explained that "there is also time for pitcher to get into his set position." Iwamoto summarized by saying, "The timing of catcher 's signal, the timing of first baseman 's movement after confirming the signal, and the timing of pitcher getting into his set position—it's a play full of technical skill where everything comes together perfectly," and highly praised Seibu Lions 's sophisticated teamwork.

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