◆NAMICS Fresh All-Star Game 2026: Central League All-Stars 3-7 Pacific League All-Stars (27th, Hard Off Niigata)

Kane Edokpolo outfielder for Nippon-Ham, was selected as the Most Valuable Player.

Playing as the cleanup hitter and right fielder, he hit a go-ahead RBI single to right field with two outs and a runner on second in the first inning. In the ninth inning, with a one-run lead and one out with runners on first and second, he hit a three-run homer to center field, earning him the MVP award without question.

In a pre-announcement post-game interview, he delivered a perfectly timed comment, saying, "I don't know yet who the MVP will be, but I would be happy if the chosen player could receive applause." He then happily accepted the 1 million yen prize money and trophy.