Nippon-Ham lose three straight games in the battle for first place, but who is the key to their comeback victory? Saito: “There’s an atmosphere that they’ll do something.” | Pacific League

◆ pitcher pointed out, “I think we need to get at least seven or eight wins.”

Nippon-Ham suffered three straight losses in the battle for the top spot against Softbank, widening the gap to four games. On the 12th, Fuji TV ONE’s “Professional baseball News 2025” featured the key players in their comeback to win the championship.

Regarding the batting lineup, Akihiko Oya commented, “The presence of No. 4 hitter Reyes has really stood out this year. The biggest thing is how many RBIs Reyes can RBI.” Akio Saito added, “There’s an air of Chusei Mannami doing something. He hit Home Run to the right in the three-game series, and if you think about hitting in the opposite direction without putting too much effort like that, I feel like his batting average will go up and he’ll hit more Home Run.” Mitsuru Manaka praised Kotaro Kiyomiya has been working steadily since the start of the season, and he really changes the flow, hitting well at crucial moments.” He continued, “If I had to pick another player, it would be Yuki Nomura. He’s been batting No. 4 since the start of the season, and he’s had some ups and downs, but when he gets back into top form and starts producing solid results, the batting lineup will come together. I’m sure Manager Shinjo has high expectations for him, so I hope he does his best.”

In the pitcher line, Mr. Saito said, “Sachiya Yamazaki on the left pitcher. I want you to pitch a little more stable. I feel like it’s good for some teams but not for others, so I want you to always be stable and closer 6 innings within 2 runs. I threw 15 games and went 5-4, so I think I have to win 7 or 8 wins,” and Mr. Oya pointed out, “The most important thing is to be an ace Hiromi Ito, and the pitcher that you can definitely win in this pitcher is the . Connecting it to results will be the strength of the team.” Mr. Manaka speculated, “Taisei Yanagawa is playing closer now, but the bigger the game is, the more I think the final 8 or 9 innings will be the game Nippon-Ham.

Manaka further praised Kitayama, saying, “Koki Kitayama is truly pitcher pitcher, and he’s been getting great results this year and is playing well in games.” Saito also gave him high praise, saying, “After Ito, he’s probably the most stable pitcher. He sometimes gives up Home Run, but I think he’s pitcher who can complete the required innings pitched.”

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE “Professional baseball News 2025”