On June 1, Ryota Igarashi, Atsushi Nomi, and Sho Nakata appeared on the official Persol Pacific League TV YouTube channel segment 'Monday Goes to Patele,' exploring the key to the comeback of Orix Buffaloes Taisuke Yamaoka pitcher.

Looking back on the week of battle, viewers sent comments to Nohmi, who once served as a player-coach for Orix Buffaloes, asking for improvements and advice regarding pitcher Yamaoka's pitch. pitcher Yamaoka, now in his 10th year this season, made his first start of the season in mound on May 24 against Saitama Seibu Lions, but threw 20 pitches over 0.2 innings, 3 hit, 1 Walk, 2 runs, and 1 inning. It ended in a frustrating outcome.

When he was with Orix Buffaloes, he played catch balls with pitcher Yamaoka almost every day. He pointed out, "I'm the type who uses my body well, so it's quite challenging, but the ball itself made a huge difference between when strong and weak," but encouraged him, saying, "If you time it well, you get high-quality balls."

In response, Mr. Igarashi speculated, "Given his age, he must have a grasp of technical matters." Nakata, who has faced him during his playing days, said, "I have a really good image of him, but... A curveball that goes off the charts, slider. After all, as you approach 30, your physical condition plays a role," he summarized, noting that as he gets older, it becomes harder to maintain his condition.
　
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Even on Mondays, when there are few games, we started 'Going to Patere on Mondays' with the hope of creating a time for pro baseball and Pacific League fans to have fun. This week, we delivered the event through "B-Union," a Japanese-originated brand that connects players, fans, and the city from the stadium, and is also the official cap supplier for Chiba Lotte Marines.

Additionally, 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a B-Union Patere cap (not for sale). How to apply is announced at the end of the broadcast.


LIVE Streaming Program 'Monday Goes to Patele'
・Streaming date: Every Monday at 21:00~ (scheduled to stream until October during the season)
・Streaming location: Persol Pacific League TV Official YouTube Channel
・Performers: Weekly rotating professional baseball alumni duo
(Ryota Igarashi & Sho Nakata / Ginji & Yuji Kaneko / GG Sato & T-Okada / Motonobu Tanishige & Tomoya Satozaki)

Next week on Monday the 8th, Ginji and Yuji Kaneko, along with guest Takayuki Kajitani, are scheduled to appear. Don't miss out!