On the 10th, Nippon-Ham lose 1-2 in a game against Seibu Lions (ESCON F). On the 10th, the broadcast of CS Fuji TV ONE's 'Pro baseball News 2026' featured Nippon-Ham 's offense in the bottom of the 4th inning. Leadoff batter Chusei Mannami hit a triple that hit the wall to create a no-outs and runner on third, but the following fifth batter Yuki Nomura swung struck out. With one out and a runner on third, the sixth batter Kotaro Kiyomiya hit an end run on the third pitch, and although Mannami aimed for home, Kiyomiya swung and missed. Mannami on the runner was rundown dead in the three spans, and the surprise attack that seemed to be Nippon-Ham also failed. Commentator Shohei Tateyama said, "First, Mannami's ball hit the corner of the wall, and it was a home run that helped him out, and pitcher Takeuchi was also saved. I think it was partly because he dropped the ball to good spots, but since the left pitcher is facing away from the runner at third base, I don't think you can see the runner 's movements. I think that made the mindset of hitting the hitter better," he reflected.

Commentator Hatsuhiko Tsuji said, "It was a good pitch, low and near the knees, the spot where batters are most likely to swing and miss." Program MC Motonobu Tanishige added, "The fact that they adopted this strategy suggests that Takeuchi was performing well for the opposing team today."

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