[Softbank] Manager Hiroki Kokubo, who lost the game by shutout game, rearranges the core, "There are many things but I can't say" Kensuke Kondo 's return is postponed

Sports Hochi

2025.7.4(金) 21:24

◆ Pacific League Softbank 0-1 Seibu (4th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

This was Softbank 's sixth shutout game loss of the season, bringing their winning streak to an end at four. Seibu 's Takeuchi was scoreless with four hit through the seventh inning. Manager Kokubo admitted of the opposing left-handed pitcher, "He was much better than last time. It felt like last year. They were a good opponent."

Yamakawa, who is back on his feet, played in the fourth position for the first time in 37 games since May 14, but 4 At Bat no hit. He was beaten 2 struck out by Takeuchi. I was hit by Takeuchi pitcher. （I was the opposite, the opposite (of the target pitch)," he said, taking off his hat and changing his mind. batting order The "batting order" returned to the reserved seat, but " has changed once, so I am no longer in a position to say what I am particular about. I feel like I'm going to rewind, but I have to do what I have to do in any batting order," he said calmly.

Regarding batting order, manager Kokubo said, "There's that (Yamakawa's recovery), and there are other things I can't say. There's also Kondo's involvement." Before the game, Kondo, who is injured in his left heel, was considered returning to starting line-up, but it was postponed. Moinelo, who pitched runs, giving up only one run in the eighth inning, suffered his first loss in his 14th appearance this season. The manager reflected, "I'm sorry to Moinelo for not creating a real chance."