Softbank Hawks win 2-0 against Orix Buffaloes (Kyocera D Osaka) on the 28th. Starting pitcher Yugo Maeda pitched 7 innings with 103 pitches, 4 hit, 6 strike out, 1 Hit by Pitch, and runs empty, earning his 11th win of the season. Hiroki Nomura, who appeared as a commentator on CS Fuji TV ONE's 'Pro baseball News 2026' broadcast on the 28th, said, "Looking back, honestly, my control at the start wasn't good. The key was the pitch to the leadoff Soe in the third inning. I think I shook my head about three times from the full count and decided to throw the outrow myself, and by landing that pitch well, my control of the fastball improved dramatically. Because of that, I started to pick up splitter and slider, so from the third inning, I was able to stand up on my own again. I think the pitcher of a 21-year-old in his third year who can do this is amazing," he praised.

Similarly, commentator Takahiro Saeki commented, "It's simply amazing. For a 21-year-old in his third year to carry himself like this on the mound and build up a surplus of 11 wins... He is truly an amazing pitcher."

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