[Softbank Hawks] Jun Maeda 's perfect performance through 5 innings takes a turn for the worse... In the 6th inning, he gives up his first hit, leading to a bases loaded jam → He gives up a game-tying hit and is taken out of the game | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Jun Maeda took a turn for the worse after a perfect game through five innings... In the sixth inning, he gave up his first hit, leading to bases loaded jam, and was then pulled from the game after giving up a game-tying hit.

Sports Hochi

June 12, 2026 19:44

In the sixth inning, with one out and runners on first and second base, the teammates gather around Jun Maeda (center field) (Photo by Shuji Asada)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Softbank Hawks vs. Yakult (June 12, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

Softbank Hawks pitcher Jun Maeda ran into trouble in the sixth inning. He allowed his first hit, a single to center field by Uchiyama, and then allowed the bases to load with one out before giving up a two-bases loaded single to right field by Iwata. He was taken out of the game after the score was tied.

He pitched perfectly without allowing a single runner up to the fifth inning. After taking 4 struck out in the second inning, they continued their fast-paced pitch from the third inning onward. This was his third start of the season, and in his previous two appearances, he was replaced after five innings. He was caught just after entering the longest inning.

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