Mr. Manaka also praised him, saying, 'He's batting third and delivering solid results.'

On the 25th, Rakuten Eagles win Orix Buffaloes 5-1. Trailing by one run in the 6th inning, third Rui Muneyama hit a two-run doble, fifth batter Itsuki Murabayashi hit doble, and sixth batter YG Yasuda hit an RBI single, scoring four runs to take the lead.

On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 25th, commentator Chikao Ikeda praised Muneyama's game-winning hit, saying, "Since Muneyama returned, he's been batting in great form, and the batting lineup has gained a core. He seems to have grown even more than before. His hits are flying well, and he's good at making contact. He stood out again today, and since he's returned, he's been hitting in great form and at crucial moments, so I think it's creating a synergistic effect for those around him." MC Mitsuru Manaka added, "He's batting third and is producing solid results. The team is going through a tough time, but there are a lot of positive signs coming out."

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