[Pacific League CS] Yuya Gunji “I think he wants you to die with me”… He struck out on two good opportunities in Game 2, but started as the fourth batter

[Pacific League CS] Yuya Gunji “I think he wants you to die with me”… He struck out on two good opportunities in Game 2, but started as the fourth batter

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2025.10.17(金) 17:29

◆2025 Persol Climax Series Pacific Final Stage Game 3 Softbank Nippon-Ham (17th, Mizuho PayPay Dome)

With their lead now in checkmate, Nippon-Ham will try to make a comeback by placing Yuya Gunji in the fourth position.

In the second game, with runners on second and third with one out in the fourth inning, and with the bases loaded loaded with one out in the sixth inning, he struck out on an inside two-seam two seam fastball from Arihara. “It’s no exaggeration to say that I was the reason we lost yesterday,” he declared. “I think this year’s series is a double death for me, so I want to hit with that spirit in mind,” he said, taking on the challenge with manager Shinjo in mind.

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・ [Pacific League CS] If they lose, Nippon Nippon-Ham will be eliminated. Yuya Gunji, who struck out in a good opportunity the day before, will be the fourth batter. Softbank will be batting fourth.
・ [Pacific League CS] Nippon-Ham ‘s Yuya Gunji who struck out on two good opportunities, said, “Now we just have to switch gears.”
・ [Pacific League CS] Nippon-Ham are on the brink of collapse after two straight losses. Manager Shinjo says, “Any manager who starts pitcher who has emerged this year is crazy.”
・ [Pacific League CS] Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who is on the verge of winning, says, “If we win four games, a dramatic story will unfold, so that will be interesting.”