Pacific League Nippon-Ham 6-1 Seibu (5th, ES CON FIELD)
Nippon-Ham manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo praised himself for the two-squeeze that decided the game.
Immediately after taking a three-point lead, in the third inning, with one out and hitter on second and third, the team made their second two squeeze of the season with Mannami at batter. Mannami made a brilliant run to third base, scoring in front of third base. “Considering Mannami’s condition, I think it was the best strategy. If that had been a third-base fly double play, the anti-base teams would have been celebrating (laughs). They nailed a difficult ball. That’s what you’d expect from Yokohama High School,” he said, praising himself and Mannami for scoring.
Manami, who made sacrifice bunt, said with a smile, “I was surprised, but I thought it was possible. It’s become a habit to prepare. (A successful squeeze) was the first time in my life. I was happy.” Regarding bunting, he said, “My high school was a school that really practiced small moves, so I think I bunted quite a few times there, and I don’t particularly feel bad about it. I think I’m able to step up to the plate without feeling uncomfortable or surprised even when the (sign) is given.”
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AloJapan.com