On the 25th, Softbank Hawks win Orix Buffaloes 5-2 in their game at Mizuho PayPay Stadium. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the score bases loaded pitcher Gota Suzuki came in and induced a double play play with just one pitch. In the bottom of the inning, he was supported by his teammates and earned his first professional win.
On the CS Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 25th, Gota Suzuki who earned his first professional win, was featured. Commentator Akio Saito, a senior from Osaka University of Commerce, said, "Congratulations to him. The coach at Osaka University of Commerce said that he had great composure mound and was able to pitch aggressively against batters even when he was a student. I thought he was doing a great job now and was being used in the right situations. To hit double play play with the bases bases loaded and one out, just as planned... That's not something you can normally do."
Kenji Tomashino, who was also a commentator, said, "It's incredible that he's able to pitch in the first team, especially since they're competing for the top spot in his first year. Just being on the roster is amazing. His unconventional style is his strong point, and I think it's a valuable win for him, as manager Kokubo has made good use of it and he's responded to that opportunity."
☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"