Akihiko Oya, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 25th, commented on the Seibu Seibu Lions, who are in second place, and their dramatic come-from-behind victory over the league-leading Softbank Hawks.

Trailing 2-6 in the 6th inning, Seibu Lions attacked Softbank Hawks 's starting Ryosuke Otsu. bases loaded Walk to leadoff hitter Canario and Seiya Watanabe, followed by a single to center field by Taiga Kojima, loaded the bases. Yuta Nakasawa then hit a timely single to right field, forcing Otsu off mound. Consecutive timely hits from Manaya Nishikawa and Natsuo Takizawa against reliever Hernandez brought the score to within one run, and sacrifice fly fly by Kazunari Ishii tied the game. A balk by Hernandez put runners on second and third, and sacrifice fly by An-Ko Lin gave Seibu the lead. A second balk by Hernandez that day allowed runner from third to score, giving Seibu a 6-0 lead in the inning. They held onto this lead and win 8-6.

Oya praised the team, saying, "Youth is a great thing. I could feel their determination not to get out by me. The lower part of the batting order led the way and resulted in runs, and it was a game in which they won against Softbank Hawks. I think it was a magnificent win in the style of Seibu Lions." He added, "They managed to pull off a win in a game that seemed like it was going to end in defeat, and I think it was a win in the style of Seibu Lions."

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