◆NAMICS Fresh All-Star Game 2026: Central League Select Team vs. Pacific League Select Team (27th, Hard Off Niigata)

Pacific League The All-Star team—Softbank Hawks, Kyogo Yamashita, and infielder—shone in the ninth inning.

infielder joined Fukuoka University Ohori as the second pick in the 2022 developmental draft. He came in as a substitute in the defense of the 5th inning, and in the 9th inning with no outs and a runner on first, trailing by one run, he came up to bat and caught a fastball from Hiroshima's Saito. He broke through deep into right-center field, allowing runner to score on first base. Yamashita himself reached third base and smiled on the base.

With one out and runners on first and third, he sprinted home on Yokota's ground ball to first base. He slid headfirst into home plate, securing the go-ahead run. His appearance was decided suddenly on the 17th due to an injury to Softbank Hawks 's Ishimi, who was scheduled to play. He made the most of the opportunity that came his way and made a strong impression.