On the 4th, Softbank lose 0-6 to Seibu (Mizuho PayPay). No. 4 hitter Hotaka Yamakawa has not been hitting well since the start of the season, and on this day he hit a fly ball to right field, a grounder to shortstop, a struck out, and a fly ball to right field, resulting in no hit.

Yamakawa's batting was also discussed on CS Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News 2025," which aired on the 4th.

Emoto Masanori, who appeared as a commentator, pointed out, "The way he struck out isn't good. The timing is so off that I wonder if he's swinging on purpose..." Saeki Takahiro, who was also appearing as a commentator, analyzed his batting form, saying, "It gives the impression that he's really 'swinging his head.' It feels like there's a 'gap' in the zone between when he first lifts his leg and when he goes to swing the bat. It looks a bit hectic..."

The team is now in last place for the first time in 4,272 days, and they are in desperate need of their main batter to make a comeback soon.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"