Tomotaka Sakaguchi, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 1st, commented on Rakuten Eagles 's base running in the first inning of that day's game against Softbank Hawks.

Rakuten Eagles was a 0-0 first inning with no outs and a runner on first. Naoki Sato hit a hit to right-center, and runners runner and Daisuke Nakashima quickly aimed for home, but Softbank Hawks 's brilliant play by center fielder and Ukyo Shuto and second baseman Taisei Makihara was stopped, resulting in a home tagout. They missed the opportunity to score the first run.

Commenting on the play, Mr. Sakaguchi said, “Shuto made a really nice play, and Makihara also did a great job covering a spot that was hard to catch because of the lights, but from The Eagles ’s perspective, getting an out with no outs in the first inning at that moment was a bit of a wasted opportunity base running.”

Rakuten Eagles lost to Softbank Hawks 0-5.

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