Former Seibu manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji revealed that he was watching Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu game (ESC) on the 12th with a prayerful feeling that "this might be the end of the season" as his former team was on the brink of two consecutive walk-off-off losses.
On the official YouTube channel of "Pacific League TV", a Pacific League talk show by alumni is broadcast live every Monday from 9:00 pm titled "Monday is also on Patere". On the 14th, Mr. Tsuji appeared with The Lions player G.G. Sato and looked back on the previous week's Pacific League.
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Tsuji spoke passionately about Seibu 's walk-off loss in the 12th extra inning of their game against Nippon-Ham on the 11th, and the scene the following day, when they were leading by two runs but only fell to within one run in the ninth inning.
After missing out on a win the night before, Seibu was again in a tight spot on the 12th, losing bases loaded with two outs walk-off in the 9th inning and a single hit. Mr. Tsuji said, "If we had lost there, I thought The Lions 's season might be over. I was so nervous watching the game. I was watching it as if it was such an important game," he said.
In the end, pitcher Kaima Taira threw a 154 km/h fastball inside to catcher Yua Tamiya, closer to ground out to first base and secure win.
The masterful player who supported Seibu 's golden age pointed out that it was a moment that could have affected the season, saying, "If Tamiya had hit it with a bang and we had lost in a walk walk-off off, The Lions would not have been able to recover. I think I felt that way." "I prayed. I prayed. The ball was strong on the inside, and it was a grounder to first base, but (first baseman) Nevin made a good play. That game was big," he said, still looking relieved after the start of the week.
When G.G. Sato commented with emotion on the great alumnus' love for Seibu, "Mr. Tsuji, you're also hoping for The Lions win, aren't you?", Mr. Tsuji nodded and said, "Of course."
He also commented, "I mainly work as a commentator for The Lions games, so I watch every single one of them. I watch them alone on TV. I get excited and upset. I wonder what they're doing. And I'm like, ``Good, good!''" as he spoke of his unchanging feelings for his former team, to which he contributed as a player and manager.
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Pacific League discussion between Mr. Tsuji and Mr. GG Sato, which lasted about an hour and 15 minutes, is available for catch-up streaming on the official YouTube channel of "Pacific League TV." Mr. Ryota Igarashi and Mr. T-Okada are scheduled to appear on the 21st of next week.
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