◆ Pacific League Softbank 6-1 Seibu (13th, Kyocera Dome)
On the 13th, Softbank manager Hiroki Kokubo (53) was interviewed before the game against Seibu (Kyocera Dome) and expressed his expectations for infielder Yuto Akihiro (22) and pitcher Ryusei Oe (26), who joined the team in a trade from The Giants. "(Akihiro) was a The Giants prospect, so he was carrying a lot of expectations. We have to help him blossom here," he said, hoping that his talents would blossom in his new home. Regarding how he will be used, he explained, "I'll watch him practice first. I'm not thinking about playing in the first team right away." Both players will hold a press conference in Fukuoka City on the 14th and will participate in pre-game practice for the Seibu game (Mizuho PayPay).
Regarding the transferred infielder (25), he said, "He's highly sought after, so he'll get a chance. It's best for him to change his environment. That's probably what the team thought. He's the type of player who needs to be accompanied. He'll go to an unfamiliar environment, become independent, and see how much he can do. I think it will be a positive thing. What he lacked most was the ability to make his own decisions and do things on his own." He revealed that he had sent him off by phone on the 12th, the day before, saying, "You'll probably be starting line-up (tomorrow), so go with that mindset."
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