Manager Shinjo: “It’s so frustrating, it’s hard to put into words.” He didn’t mention Nippon-Ham ‘s failure to win the championship at the press conference, but instead expressed his feelings on Instagram… Starting afresh for the CS
Sports Hochi
2025.9.28(日) 06:00
Pacific League Lotte 0-2 Nippon-Ham (27th, Zozo Marine)
Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Shinjo appeared in high spirits at the press conference. “Is Tatsuya confirmed as Rookie of the Year? shutout game is a big deal. There can only be one Rookie of the Year, so I want to do whatever I can to help him win,” he said, praising Tatsuya, who recorded his eighth win and his first professional shutout game with six hit in the ninth inning. It was clear at the end of the game that they would miss out on the championship, but he didn’t mention it and spoke passionately about the 2021 first-round draft pick right-hander’s race for Rookie of the Year.
However, about an hour later, he updated his Instagram, revealing his true feelings, saying, “I’m so frustrated, it’s hard to put into words, but I’d like to sincerely congratulate Manager Kokubo. They were really strong,” and declaring war on the CS with an emoji, saying, “However, the gap in ability is definitely narrowing.”
In his fourth year in charge, the team took the lead on May 3rd and took the lead for the first time in 16 years since 2009. However, they were overtaken in the crucial autumn season and fell short of their first league championship in nine years. On this day, Mannami, who was second on the team with 20 Home Run, was removed from the starting lineup with back pain, and Reyes, who held the league title twice with 32 home runs and 89 RBI, was removed from the starting starting line-up with pain in both heels, creating an emergency situation. Before the game, the manager explained, “They’ll be fine by the climax.” From second place, the Shinjo-Ham Fighters are making a fresh start towards becoming Japan’s best team. (Kawakami Haruki)
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