Akihiko Oya, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 11th, commented on Softbank Hawks Yu Isami Nomura who scored the winning run in the game against Hanshin Tigers.
With the score tied 2-2 in the seventh inning with two outs and a runner on second, Taisei Makihara fouled the ball back to right field, and second-runner runner Nomura quickly aimed for home. With a headsliding shot, he dodged the touch of catcher Seishiro Sakamoto and scored home. This became the winning goal.
Mr. Oya said, "He must have been running the bases with the feeling that he would go home if there was a hit, but sliding is a matter of sheer determination," and from catcher perspective, he spoke about the greatness of Nomura catcher has to turn around, so the only way he can touch the runner with his mitt is from above. I think it's amazing for a base running to be able to slip his left hand under that."
☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"
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