◆ This season's error total is 56. "If we're talking about errors being factored in, then..."

Nippon-Ham lost to Softbank Hawks 2-4 on the 14th. In the 9th inning, with the score tied and one out and a runner on first base, Tatsuki Mizuno fumbled a ground ball hit by Downs, exacerbating the situation. They then allowed the go-ahead hit to Tatsuru Yanagimachi.

Nippon-Ham suffered a heartbreaking defeat due to a costly error, bringing their season record against Softbank Hawks to 1 win and 11 losses. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on the 14th, commentator Yutaka Takagi criticized the team, saying, "This is the pattern Nippon-Ham has been losing this year. They've made a lot of errors (56 this season). If you factor in the errors, then you really need to capitalize on opportunities. Otherwise, when you're under pressure like this, you'll make errors. It was a rather disappointing game." MC Mitsuru Manaka offered words of encouragement, saying, "fielder’s choice, overcome this and do your best tomorrow."

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